How far is Rock Rapids, IA from Iowa City, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and Iowa City is 266.06 miles (428.18 km).
Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Iowa City, IA is 266.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 341.91 miles (550.26 km) by car.
Driving from Rock Rapids to Iowa City will take approximately 05 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Rock Rapids
City in Iowa
| Population | 2518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W |
| Latitude | 43.4271900 |
| Longitude | -96.1758600 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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 Rock Rapids and Iowa City
The distance between Rock Rapids and Iowa City is 550 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 06 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 Rock Rapids and Iowa City. The current time is 09:28:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.67 liters (12.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to Iowa City is $39.63 (diesel $56.08).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $39.63 | $43.41 | $49.03 | $56.08 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Rapids 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.
