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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Corning, IA is about 218.7 miles (352 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.72 mi
04h 26m
Flight
175 mi
281.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175 mi
Kilometers
281.64 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.72 mi
Kilometers
351.99 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corning
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Corning
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Bondurant
IA

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Rapids
109.2 mi
02h 13m
To Corning
109.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100

    1797 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo

    764 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City

    1801 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 73rd Street

    24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines

    1818 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard

    33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines

    13 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 148 South: Anita, Corning

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto 750th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 750th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 148

    2154 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 148

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 2nd Street

    119 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on 750th Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · 750th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Ironwood Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Ironwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 148

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 148

  29. 29

    Continue on Quincy Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Quincy Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2468 ft · 2 min · 8th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
71.3 mi · 33%
Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 17%
Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 15%
73rd Street
24.4 mi · 11%
750th Street
22.3 mi · 10%
Collins Road Northeast
8.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

52.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bondurant
02h 13m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Corning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.7 miles (352 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Bondurant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Cedar Rapids and 109.5 miles from Corning.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Corning.

Stop Ideas Near Bondurant

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

78 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

104 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

116 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Corning. Straight-line distance: 175 mi (281.64 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Corning

City in Adams County, Iowa, United States

Population1,424
Coordinates40.9899900, -94.7408100
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Corning (-94.74081, 40.98999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.22 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
15.44 gal · 58.44 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.67
Premium $4.65 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.30 $40.95 $81.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Corning. The current time is 00:09:16.

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.