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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Albia, IA is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.38 mi
02h 47m
Flight
90.62 mi
145.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.62 mi
Kilometers
145.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.38 mi
Kilometers
208.22 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albia
Mon, Apr 13, 11:37 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Mon, Apr 13, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-13T08:49
Arrive Albia
Mon, Apr 13, 11:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brooklyn
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
64.6 mi
01h 23m
To Albia
64.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

    537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Montezuma, Tama

    1827 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    20.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    14.5 mi · 22 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2823 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 137

    14.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 137

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1785 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Benton Avenue East

    109 m · 9 sec · Benton Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    52 m · 13 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
47.1 mi · 36%
South Main Street
22.6 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 137
14.5 mi · 11%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 1%
US 63
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
01h 23m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Albia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 64.7 miles from Albia.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Albia.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

113 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Albia. Straight-line distance: 90.62 mi (145.84 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Albia

#2 Albia

City in Iowa

Population3,713
Coordinates41.0266700, -92.8057500
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Albia (-92.80575, 41.02667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Albia. The current time is 08:49:52.

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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.