How far is Cedar Rapids, NE from Loretto, NE?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, NE to Loretto, NE is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Loretto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Loretto.
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Start on West Main Street
881 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2642 ft · 58 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ridge Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · West Ridge Street
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Continue on Highway 56
8.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 56
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Turn left onto Highway 14
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 14
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on West State Street
1944 ft · 41 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
17 m · 3 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Loretto.
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.
Highway 56
Continue on Highway 56
8.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Loretto?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 12.7 miles from Loretto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
Village in Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 351 |
| Coordinates | 41.5600100, -98.1445100 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loretto
Loretto is a place in Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7647300, -98.0806200 |
| Altitude | 561 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loretto (-98.08062, 41.76473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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