How far is Carter Lake, IA from Iowa City, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carter Lake and Iowa City is 228.56 miles (367.83 km).

Flight distance from Carter Lake, IA to Iowa City, IA is 228.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Carter Lake to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carter Lake, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 251.53 miles (404.8 km) by car.

Driving from Carter Lake to Iowa City will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Carter Lake

City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States

Population 3793
GPS Coordinates 41°17'26"N 95°55'5"W
Latitude 41.2905500
Longitude -95.9180700
Altitude 299
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Carter Lake and Iowa City

The distance between Carter Lake and Iowa City is 405 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 29 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 Carter Lake and Iowa City. The current time is 03:48:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.6 liters (8.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carter Lake and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carter Lake to Iowa City is $29.16 (diesel $41.25).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $29.16 $31.94 $36.07 $41.25

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 November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carter Lake 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.

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