How far is Jefferson, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Iowa City is 148.59 miles (239.13 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, IA to Iowa City, IA is 148.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 166.74 miles (268.35 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Iowa City will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 4075 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'55"N 94°22'39"W |
| Latitude | 42.0152600 |
| Longitude | -94.3774700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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 Jefferson and Iowa City
The distance between Jefferson and Iowa City is 268 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 58 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 Jefferson and Iowa City. The current time is 06:15:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.27 liters (5.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Iowa City is $19.33 (diesel $27.35).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19.33 | $21.17 | $23.91 | $27.35 |
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 Jefferson 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.
