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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Clarksville, IA is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
85.46 mi
01h 42m
Flight
74.87 mi
120.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.87 mi
Kilometers
120.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.54 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T04:09
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Gilbertville
IA

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America.

From Cedar Rapids
42.7 mi
00h 51m
To Clarksville
42.8 mi
00h 51m

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
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2013 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 230th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 230th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 3

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3

  17. 17

    Continue on 210th Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 210th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 188

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 188

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Superior Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
63.7 mi · 74%
I-380 north
5.63 mi · 7%
State Highway 3
3.35 mi · 4%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
2.35 mi · 3%
210th Street
2.26 mi · 3%
230th Street
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

48.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbertville
00h 51m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Gilbertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 42.8 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 74.87 mi (120.49 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarksville

City in Iowa

Population1,333
Coordinates42.7847000, -92.6676900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Clarksville (-92.66769, 42.7847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 Clarksville. The current time is 04:09:08.

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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.