How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Akron, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Akron, IA is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257 miles (413.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Akron.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160.2 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
44.1 mi · 56 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto South Virginia Street
104 m · 16 sec · South Virginia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 29 North
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 12 North: Riverside Boulevard
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Riverside Boulevard
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Continue on Sioux River Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Sioux River Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
15.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Portland Street
933 ft · 18 sec · Portland Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1418 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 12
2285 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 12
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Turn right onto Reed Street
84 m · 18 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
16 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Akron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
160 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Akron?
The road trip is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Cedar Rapids and 146.4 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257 miles (413.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.35 one way or $80.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Akron.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Akron. Straight-line distance: 257.01 mi (413.62 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.8288800, -96.5594800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-96.55948, 42.82888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.51 | $91.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.80 | $99.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.75 | $113.51 |
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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