How far is Forest City, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Iowa City is 154.18 miles (248.13 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, IA to Iowa City, IA is 154.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Forest City to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 196.06 miles (315.54 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Iowa City will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Forest City
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4025 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°15'45"N 93°38'14"W |
| Latitude | 43.2624600 |
| Longitude | -93.6371600 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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 Forest City and Iowa City
The distance between Forest City and Iowa City is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Forest City and Iowa City. The current time is 01:02:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.19 liters (6.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Iowa City is $22.73 (diesel $32.16).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $22.73 | $24.89 | $28.12 | $32.16 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City 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.
