How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Cresco, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Cresco, IA is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Cresco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Cresco.
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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
32.1 mi · 35 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City
2146 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street South
1337 ft · 51 sec · Walnut Street South
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Turn left onto Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 26 sec · Fairbank Street
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Continue on 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Turn right onto North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1375 ft · 27 sec · North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Continue on Y Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Y Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto Viking Avenue
13.3 mi · 18 min · Viking Avenue
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Continue on Union Avenue
11.1 mi · 15 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on County Highway V56
133 m · 11 sec · County Highway V56
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
2539 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 24
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto Willow Avenue
9.9 mi · 14 min · Willow Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Street West
3257 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street West
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue West
1678 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Cresco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cresco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Cresco?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Fairbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 55.7 miles from Cresco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cresco.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Cresco. Straight-line distance: 97.82 mi (157.43 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 Cresco
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813600, -92.1140500 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresco (-92.11405, 43.38136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
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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