How far is Elkader, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elkader and Iowa City is 82.66 miles (133.02 km).
Flight distance from Elkader, IA to Iowa City, IA is 82.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Elkader to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elkader, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 97.74 miles (157.3 km) by car.
Driving from Elkader to Iowa City will take approximately 01 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Elkader
Town
| Population | 1201 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°51'14"N 91°24'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.8538700 |
| Longitude | -91.4054200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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 Elkader and Iowa City
The distance between Elkader and Iowa City is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Elkader and Iowa City. The current time is 02:08:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.06 liters (3.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkader and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkader to Iowa City is $11.33 (diesel $16.03).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $11.33 | $12.41 | $14.02 | $16.03 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkader 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.
