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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.38 mi
01h 50m
Flight
64.91 mi
104.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.91 mi
Kilometers
104.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.38 mi
Kilometers
140.63 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cascade
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
43.6 mi
00h 55m
To Bellevue
43.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    32.4 mi · 37 min · 200th Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bellevue Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bellevue Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Great River Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Great River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2641 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Great River Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Great River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Riverview Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Riverview Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverview Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
200th Avenue
35.9 mi · 41%
Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 28%
Great River Road
16.7 mi · 19%
North Riverview Street
2.49 mi · 3%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 2%
Bellevue Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

200th Avenue

Continue on 200th Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
00h 55m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 43.7 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

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

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 Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 64.91 mi (104.47 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Bellevue

City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States

Population2,185
Coordinates42.2586300, -90.4229100
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Bellevue (-90.42291, 42.25863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.67 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.34 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Bellevue. The current time is 00:49:26.

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.