How far is Central City, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Central City and Iowa City is 37.5 miles (60.35 km).
Flight distance from Central City, IA to Iowa City, IA is 37.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Central City, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 43.75 miles (70.4 km) by car.
Driving from Central City to Iowa City will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Central City
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°12'14"N 91°31'27"W |
| Latitude | 42.2038800 |
| Longitude | -91.5240600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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 Central City and Iowa City
The distance between Central City and Iowa City is 70 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 46 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 Central City and Iowa City. The current time is 10:17:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.84 liters (1.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Iowa City is $5.07 (diesel $7.17).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $5.07 | $5.55 | $6.27 | $7.17 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central 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.
