How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Coo n Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Coo n Rapids, IA is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Coo n Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Coo n Rapids.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1797 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo
764 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City
1801 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 220th Street
39.1 mi · 52 min · 220th Street
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Turn left onto E Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · E Avenue
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Continue on Locust Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Locust Street
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Continue on E Avenue
9 mi · 13 min · E Avenue
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Turn right onto 330th Street
6 mi · 11 min · 330th Street
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Continue on County Highway E63
1002 ft · 20 sec · County Highway E63
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Continue on Sumpter Avenue
1577 ft · 33 sec · Sumpter Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1709 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Coo n Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Rapids and Mostly Clear near Coo n Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Coo n Rapids?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
State Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 87 miles from Coo n Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Rapids and Mostly Clear near Coo n Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Coo n Rapids. Straight-line distance: 156.18 mi (251.35 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coo n Rapids
City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 41.8708200, -94.6774800 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coo n Rapids (-94.67748, 41.87082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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