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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fairfax and Iowa City is 22.03 miles (35.46 km).

Flight distance from Fairfax, IA to Iowa City, IA is 22.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fairfax, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 30.93 miles (49.77 km) by car.

Driving from Fairfax to Iowa City will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Fairfax

City in Iowa, United States

Population 2934
GPS Coordinates 41°55'10"N 91°46'52"W
Latitude 41.9194500
Longitude -91.7810100
Altitude 236
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 Fairfax and Iowa City

The distance between Fairfax and Iowa City is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 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 Fairfax and Iowa City. The current time is 23:29:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.13 liters (1.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfax and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfax to Iowa City is $3.59 (diesel $5.07).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $3.59 $3.93 $4.44 $5.07

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 Fairfax 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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