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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Camanche, IA is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
81.52 mi
01h 52m
Flight
72.98 mi
117.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.98 mi
Kilometers
117.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.19 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camanche
Wed, Apr 15, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Camanche
Wed, Apr 15, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Lowden
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
40.7 mi
00h 56m
To Camanche
40.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Lakeside Rd

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Rd

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Mount Vernon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

    51.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lincoln Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Anamosa Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Anamosa Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street

    1174 ft · 32 sec · 21st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 9th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 9th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Boulevard

    885 ft · 24 sec · South Washington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Freeway
67.3 mi · 83%
Lakeside Rd
3.29 mi · 4%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 2%
9th Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
Anamosa Road
1.34 mi · 2%
US 30 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

51.3 mi · 01h 08m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowden
00h 56m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camanche.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Lowden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 40.8 miles from Camanche.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camanche.

Stop Ideas Near Lowden

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

48 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

50 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

57 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

108 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Camanche. Straight-line distance: 72.98 mi (117.45 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Camanche

City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States

Population4,368
Coordinates41.7880900, -90.2562400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Camanche (-90.25624, 41.78809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Camanche. The current time is 13:54:42.

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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.