How far is Algona, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Algona, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algona and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algona and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on North Jones Street
1121 ft · 35 sec · North Jones Street
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Turn left onto East McGregor Street
1636 ft · 37 sec · East McGregor Street
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Turn right onto South Phillips Street
2617 ft · 1 min · South Phillips Street
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Continue on US Highway 169
4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on South Phillips Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · South Phillips Street
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Continue on 120th Avenue
2588 ft · 55 sec · 120th Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
11.5 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 13th Street North
1.3 mi · 2 min · 13th Street North
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
115 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 13th Street South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 13th Street South
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
18.5 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto US 20 East
2190 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
103.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Algona and Cedar Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Algona and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algona to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owasa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Algona and 96.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Algona and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algona and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 150.83 mi (242.73 km).
#1 Algona
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,359 |
| Coordinates | 43.0699700, -94.2330200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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