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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bloomfield, IA is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
127.71 mi
02h 43m
Flight
95.58 mi
153.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.58 mi
Kilometers
153.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.71 mi
Kilometers
205.53 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 11, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-11T06:28
Arrive Bloomfield
Sat, Apr 11, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
South English
IA

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
63.9 mi
01h 21m
To Bloomfield
63.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Merango, North English

    1594 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    11.9 mi · 17 min · M Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 149

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2600 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 149

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 149

    10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 149

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 149

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 149

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    978 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 149

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 149

  23. 23

    Continue on East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 149

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 149

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 149

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 149

  26. 26

    Continue on Old US Highway 63

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 63

  27. 27

    Continue on South Wapello Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Wapello Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    104 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 149
41.3 mi · 32%
I 80 West
21.9 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 17%
South Wapello Street
20.5 mi · 16%
M Avenue
11.9 mi · 9%
Old US Highway 63
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South English
01h 21m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

South English is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Cedar Rapids and 63.9 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South English

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

55 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

70 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Burlington

110 mi away
300 South Main Street
RAIL

Fort Madison station

112 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 95.58 mi (153.82 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Bloomfield

City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA

Population2,694
Coordinates40.7516900, -92.4149100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Bloomfield (-92.41491, 40.75169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.06 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.12 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Bloomfield. The current time is 06:28:19.

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.