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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Independence and Iowa City is 58.75 miles (94.56 km).

Flight distance from Independence, IA to Iowa City, IA is 58.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Independence to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 66.7 miles (107.34 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Iowa City will take approximately 01 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Independence

City in Iowa

Population 6203
GPS Coordinates 42°28'7"N 91°53'22"W
Latitude 42.4686000
Longitude -91.8893400
Altitude 285
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 Independence and Iowa City

The distance between Independence and Iowa City is 107 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 11 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 Independence and Iowa City. The current time is 14:53:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.91 liters (2.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Iowa City is $7.73 (diesel $10.94).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $7.73 $8.47 $9.56 $10.94

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 Independence 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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