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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Britt, IA is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.61 mi
03h 19m
Flight
133.14 mi
214.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.14 mi
Kilometers
214.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.61 mi
Kilometers
268.13 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T00:48
Arrive Britt
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plainfield
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
83.2 mi
01h 39m
To Britt
83.4 mi
01h 39m

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
45°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Expressway

    1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business, CR B35: Clear Lake, Mason City

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21.8 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Avenue North

    1680 ft · 34 sec · Main Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
131 mi · 79%
I-380 north
5.63 mi · 3%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
2.35 mi · 1%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

82.5 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 39m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Britt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Cedar Rapids and 83.4 miles from Britt.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Britt. Straight-line distance: 133.14 mi (214.27 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Britt

Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,928
Coordinates43.0977400, -93.8018900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Britt (-93.80189, 43.09774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 Britt. The current time is 00:48:02.

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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.