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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Evansdale, IA is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.36 mi
00h 57m
Flight
45.55 mi
73.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.55 mi
Kilometers
73.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.44 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-23T04:35
Arrive Evansdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Urbana
IA

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To Evansdale
24.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Run Heights, Evansdale Drive

    1548 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Evansdale Drive

    3248 ft · 1 min · Evansdale Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McCoy Road

    2177 ft · 49 sec · McCoy Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gilbert Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gilbert Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    1829 ft · 52 sec · Grand Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
45.2 mi · 92%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 3%
Gilbert Drive
0.89 mi · 2%
Evansdale Drive
0.62 mi · 1%
McCoy Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Grand Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
00h 28m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 24.7 miles from Evansdale.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Evansdale. Straight-line distance: 45.55 mi (73.31 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Evansdale

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

Population4,734
Coordinates42.4691500, -92.2810200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Evansdale (-92.28102, 42.46915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Evansdale. The current time is 04:35:16.

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.