How far is Alton, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Iowa City is 246.5 miles (396.7 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IA to Iowa City, IA is 246.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Alton to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 305.29 miles (491.31 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Iowa City will take approximately 04 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Alton
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1249 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°59'15"N 96°0'38"W |
| Latitude | 42.9874900 |
| Longitude | -96.0105700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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 Alton and Iowa City
The distance between Alton and Iowa City is 491 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 27 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 Alton and Iowa City. The current time is 10:52:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.78 liters (10.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Iowa City is $35.39 (diesel $50.07).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $35.39 | $38.76 | $43.78 | $50.07 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton 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.
