How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Epworth, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, IA is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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 Jones County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Epworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Epworth.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
1925 ft · 41 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
2738 ft · 55 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast
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Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · East Post Road Southeast
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road
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Continue on 200th Avenue
14.6 mi · 17 min · 200th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2403 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Farley Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Farley Road
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Turn right onto Olde Farley Road
2494 ft · 55 sec · Olde Farley Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
91 m · 8 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 East, US 52 South: Dubuque
1370 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olde Hawkeye Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Olde Hawkeye Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Epworth
1921 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Placid Road
579 ft · 16 sec · Placid Road
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Continue on Center Avenue South
1775 ft · 49 sec · Center Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Epworth.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Epworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Epworth?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 30.8 miles from Epworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Epworth.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Epworth. Straight-line distance: 47.3 mi (76.12 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 Epworth
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 42.4450000, -90.9320800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Epworth (-90.93208, 42.445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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