How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Fairfax, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Fairfax, IA is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Fairfax.
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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 · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast
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Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast
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Turn left
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stadiums-Ice Arena
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue West
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Williams Blvd SW
1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd SW
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
1465 ft · 24 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto Losey Avenue
14 m · 3 sec · Losey Avenue
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Continue on Losey Avenue
1166 ft · 53 sec · Losey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vanderbilt Street
151 m · 22 sec · Vanderbilt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vanderbilt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Fairfax.
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.
Williams Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
2.42 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 5.7 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 9.34 mi (15.03 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 Fairfax
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 41.9194500, -91.7810100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-91.78101, 41.91945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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