Drive time
Des Moines to Iowa City
Quick answer
The drive from Des Moines, IA to Iowa City, IA is approximately 1 hr 48 min covering about 108 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
108 mi
Drive time
1 hr 48 min
Midpoint
41.62°, -92.58°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Iowa City, meeting halfway saves each of you about 54 miles and 54 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
41.6239°, -92.5776°
Des Moines and Iowa City are about 108 miles apart — each person drives roughly 54 miles.
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