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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Cascade, IA is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.79 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.96 mi
61.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.96 mi
Kilometers
61.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.79 mi
Kilometers
72.08 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade
Sat, Apr 11, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 11, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-11T06:31
Arrive Cascade
Sat, Apr 11, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Anamosa
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
22.4 mi
00h 28m
To Cascade
22.4 mi
00h 28m

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
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 200th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 54%
200th Avenue
12.2 mi · 27%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 3%
East Post Road Southeast
0.63 mi · 1%
29th Street Drive Southeast
0.52 mi · 1%
29th Street Northeast
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marion Airport Road

Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anamosa
00h 28m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cascade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Anamosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Cedar Rapids and 22.4 miles from Cascade.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cascade.

Stop Ideas Near Anamosa

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

88 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

91 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

97 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 37.96 mi (61.09 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Cascade

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,350
Coordinates42.2986200, -91.0148600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Cascade (-91.01486, 42.29862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.65 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.30 $8.38 $16.76

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 Cascade. The current time is 06:31:58.

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.