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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to George, IA is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.09 mi
06h 08m
Flight
239.81 mi
385.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.81 mi
Kilometers
385.93 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.09 mi
Kilometers
482.95 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in George
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-23T02:04
Arrive George
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Moorland
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Rapids
149.8 mi
03h 04m
To George
150.3 mi
03h 04m

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
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on V Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 530th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  16. 16

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  18. 18

    Continue on 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ames Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Nettle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 460th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Log Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR L26, IA 60 Business: 2nd Avenue

    1660 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 16th Street

    110 m · 9 sec · West 16th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 320th Street

    1569 ft · 28 sec · 320th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · West Park Street

  33. 33

    Continue on 320th Street

    6 mi · 9 min · 320th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Colfax Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Colfax Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Kennedy Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on L14

    5.7 mi · 8 min · L14

  37. 37

    Continue on South Virginia Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

    1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
208 mi · 69%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 3
8.82 mi · 3%
320th Street
6.28 mi · 2%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
D Avenue
5.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

159 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
03h 04m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Cedar Rapids and 150.3 miles from George.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and George. Straight-line distance: 239.81 mi (385.93 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
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#2 George

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates43.3438600, -96.0022400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: George (-96.00224, 43.34386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.08 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.87
21.18 gal · 80.16 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.93 $79.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.04 $90.08
Premium $4.65 $49.29 $98.57
Diesel $5.30 $56.17 $112.34

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 George. The current time is 02:04:59.

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.