How far is Sheldon, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sheldon and Iowa City is 244.32 miles (393.2 km).
Flight distance from Sheldon, IA to Iowa City, IA is 244.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Sheldon to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sheldon, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 308.81 miles (496.99 km) by car.
Driving from Sheldon to Iowa City will take approximately 05 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Sheldon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5071 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°10'52"N 95°51'22"W |
| Latitude | 43.1810900 |
| Longitude | -95.8561300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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 Sheldon and Iowa City
The distance between Sheldon and Iowa City is 497 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 31 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 Sheldon and Iowa City. The current time is 07:01:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.25 liters (10.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sheldon and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sheldon to Iowa City is $35.8 (diesel $50.65).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $35.8 | $39.21 | $44.29 | $50.65 |
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 Sheldon 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.
