How far is Iowa City, IA from University Heights, IA?
The driving distance from Iowa City, IA to University Heights, IA is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iowa City and University Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iowa City and University Heights.
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Start on South Gilbert Street
120 m · 18 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1214 ft · 51 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
810 ft · 20 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn right onto East Burlington Street
1973 ft · 1 min · East Burlington Street
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1015 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Grand Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Grand Avenue
639 ft · 24 sec · South Grand Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Melrose Avenue
2220 ft · 1 min · Melrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Koser Avenue
1027 ft · 44 sec · Koser Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Koser Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa City and University Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Melrose Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Melrose Avenue
0.42 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Iowa City and Partly Sunny near University Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iowa City to University Heights?
The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coralville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Iowa City and 0.9 miles from University Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.23 one way or $0.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iowa City and Partly Sunny near University Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Coralville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coralville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iowa City and University Heights. Straight-line distance: 1.44 mi (2.32 km).
#1 Iowa City
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
| Population | 75,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.6611300, -91.5301700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University Heights
Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6550200, -91.5568400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Heights (-91.55684, 41.65502)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.23 | $0.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.26 | $0.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.28 | $0.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.32 | $0.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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