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

The driving distance from Camanche, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.99 mi
01h 32m
Flight
72.98 mi
117.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.98 mi
Kilometers
117.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Camanche
Wed, Apr 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camanche
2026-04-15T12:04
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camanche
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowden
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Camanche
40.5 mi
00h 46m
To Cedar Rapids
41.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Boulevard

    885 ft · 26 sec · South Washington Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 21st Street

    1174 ft · 34 sec · 21st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Anamosa Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Anamosa Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Way

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Way

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion

    2315 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lakeside Rd

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Rd

  11. 11

    Continue on 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 Camanche and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way
67.4 mi · 82%
US 151 North
4.79 mi · 6%
Lakeside Rd
3.3 mi · 4%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 2%
9th Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Anamosa Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way

Take the exit slight right

52.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowden
00h 46m from Camanche
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Camanche and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Camanche to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Lowden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Camanche and 41.4 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Camanche and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Lowden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowden, 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 Lowden.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

48 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

50 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

57 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

108 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camanche and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 72.98 mi (117.45 km).

Camanche

#1 Camanche

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates41.7880900, -90.2562400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Boulevard (-90.256063, 41.787888)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Camanche and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 12:04:41.

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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.