How far is Polk City, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Iowa City is 112.83 miles (181.59 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, IA to Iowa City, IA is 112.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Polk City to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 122.83 miles (197.67 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Iowa City will take approximately 02 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4961 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7713800 |
| Longitude | -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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 Polk City and Iowa City
The distance between Polk City and Iowa City is 198 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 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 Polk City and Iowa City. The current time is 18:21:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.41 liters (4.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Iowa City is $14.24 (diesel $20.15).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $14.24 | $15.59 | $17.61 | $20.15 |
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 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk 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.
