How far is Urbandale, IA from Iowa City, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Urbandale and Iowa City is 112.68 miles (181.35 km).

Flight distance from Urbandale, IA to Iowa City, IA is 112.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Urbandale to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Urbandale, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 117.05 miles (188.37 km) by car.

Driving from Urbandale to Iowa City will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.

Population 44650
GPS Coordinates 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W
Latitude 41.6266600
Longitude -93.7121700
Altitude 288
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 Urbandale and Iowa City

The distance between Urbandale and Iowa City is 188 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 05 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 Urbandale and Iowa City. The current time is 14:19:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.64 liters (4.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Urbandale and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Urbandale to Iowa City is $13.57 (diesel $19.2).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $13.57 $14.86 $16.79 $19.2

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Urbandale 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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