How far is Anamosa, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The driving distance from Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.7 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.67 mi
31.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Anamosa
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anamosa
2026-04-18T00:22
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anamosa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springville
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

From Anamosa
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Cedar Rapids
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anamosa and Cedar Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa and Cedar Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1913 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1484 ft · 33 sec · South Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Cemetery Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1472 ft · 29 sec · South Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road E34

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road E34

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2341 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Post Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 57 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

    593 ft · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anamosa and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road E34
14.8 mi · 65%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 7%
East Post Road
0.67 mi · 3%
South Elm Street
0.56 mi · 2%
29th Street Drive Southeast
0.52 mi · 2%
29th Street Northeast
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road E34

Merge slight left

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 14m from Anamosa
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anamosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anamosa to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Anamosa and 11.4 miles from Cedar Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anamosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springville.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

94 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

96 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

103 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anamosa and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 km).

Anamosa

#1 Anamosa

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Population5,545
Coordinates42.1083400, -91.2851600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-91.285158, 42.10826)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Anamosa and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 00:22:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.