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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Alta and Iowa City is 204.86 miles (329.69 km).

Flight distance from Alta, IA to Iowa City, IA is 204.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Alta to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Alta, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 246.99 miles (397.49 km) by car.

Driving from Alta to Iowa City will take approximately 03 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Alta

City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States

Population 1916
GPS Coordinates 42°40'25"N 95°17'26"W
Latitude 42.6735900
Longitude -95.2905500
Altitude 454
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 Alta and Iowa City

The distance between Alta and Iowa City is 397 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 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 Alta and Iowa City. The current time is 05:36:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.99 liters (8.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alta and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alta to Iowa City is $28.63 (diesel $40.51).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28.63 $31.36 $35.42 $40.51

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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