How far is Van Meter, IA from Iowa City, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Van Meter and Iowa City is 125.56 miles (202.07 km).

Flight distance from Van Meter, IA to Iowa City, IA is 125.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Van Meter to Iowa City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Van Meter, Iowa to Iowa City, Iowa is: 134 miles (215.65 km) by car.

Driving from Van Meter to Iowa City will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Van Meter

Township in Dallas County, Iowa

Population 1342
GPS Coordinates 41°31'55"N 93°57'15"W
Latitude 41.5319300
Longitude -93.9541200
Altitude 266
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 Van Meter and Iowa City

The distance between Van Meter and Iowa City is 216 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 23 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 Van Meter and Iowa City. The current time is 02:31:34.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.9 liters (4.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Van Meter and Iowa City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Van Meter to Iowa City is $15.53 (diesel $21.98).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $15.53 $17.01 $19.22 $21.98

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 Van Meter 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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