How far am I from the Iowa border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Iowa: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Iowa?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Iowa already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Iowa?
Iowa borders Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Iowa is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Iowa
- Neighbouring states
How far Iowa's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport | Illinois | 0.5 miles (0.9 km) |
| Cedar Rapids | Illinois | 51 miles (83 km) |
| Des Moines | Missouri | 70 miles (113 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Iowa border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Iowa, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Iowa?
Iowa borders Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Iowa?
The calculator says you are inside Iowa and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.