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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Anamosa, IA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.1 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.67 mi
31.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.18 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anamosa
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 12, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-12T07:27
Arrive Anamosa
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Springville
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Rapids
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Anamosa
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 41 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 55 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · East Post Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Marion Airport Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 1

    1104 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 1

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road E34

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road E34

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    1472 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cemetery Road

    12 m · 3 sec · Cemetery Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1484 ft · 30 sec · South Elm Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1913 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marion Airport Road
11.8 mi · 51%
County Road E34
3.24 mi · 14%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 7%
East Post Road Southeast
0.63 mi · 3%
29th Street Drive Southeast
0.52 mi · 2%
29th Street Northeast
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Marion Airport Road

Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 16m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anamosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 11.6 miles from Anamosa.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anamosa.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

94 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

96 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

103 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Anamosa. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Anamosa

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Population5,545
Coordinates42.1083400, -91.2851600
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Anamosa (-91.28516, 42.10834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Anamosa. The current time is 07:27:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.