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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Halfway Point
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City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
1925 ft · 41 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
2738 ft · 55 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast
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Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · East Post Road Southeast
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Marion Airport Road
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 1
1104 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on County Road E34
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road E34
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Continue on Elm Street
1472 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
12 m · 3 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1484 ft · 30 sec · South Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1913 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Anamosa. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 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 Anamosa
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.1083400, -91.2851600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anamosa (-91.28516, 42.10834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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