How far is Alta, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alta and Iowa City is 204.86 miles (329.69 km).
Flight distance from Alta, IA to Iowa City, IA is 204.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Alta to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alta, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 246.99 miles (397.49 km) by car.
Driving from Alta to Iowa City will take approximately 03 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Alta
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1916 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'25"N 95°17'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.6735900 |
| Longitude | -95.2905500 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.
| Population | 75130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.6611300 |
| Longitude | -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Iowa City: South Gilbert Street (-91.530165,41.661126)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alta and Iowa City
The distance between Alta and Iowa City is 397 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alta and Iowa City. The current time is 20:35:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.99 liters (8.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alta and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alta to Iowa City is $28.63 (diesel $40.51).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $28.63 | $31.36 | $35.42 | $40.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alta and Iowa City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
