How far is Alton, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Alton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 276.5 miles (445 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
48 m · 9 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1794 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Division Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 10
1388 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Turn right onto Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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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 Alton and Cedar Rapids.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
166 mi · 03h 11m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 276.5 miles (445 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Duncombe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Alton and 138.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.04 one way or $82.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 232.47 mi (374.12 km).
#1 Alton
Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 42.9874900, -96.0105700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $4.21 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $43.67 | $87.33 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $49.79 | $99.57 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $59.25 | $118.51 |
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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