How far is Boone, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Boone, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
20 m · 5 sec · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto Story Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Story Street
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Turn left onto 220th Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · 220th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
77.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · 230th Street
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
687 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
1332 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2737 ft · 39 sec · 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 Boone 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.
230th Street
Continue on 230th Street
77.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boone and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Boone and 61.5 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boone and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Grand.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 114.81 mi (184.77 km).
#1 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 12,407 |
| Coordinates | 42.0597000, -93.8802300 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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