How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Gilbert, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Gilbert, IA is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Tama County, 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 Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Gilbert.
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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
2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1797 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo
764 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City
1801 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2992 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward USDA Veterinary Labs
1758 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Dayton Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dayton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Riverside Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Riverside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 170th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 170th Street
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Continue on East Mathews Drive
157 m · 14 sec · East Mathews Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mathews Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Mathews Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Mathews Drive
2644 ft · 1 min · Mathews Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Gilbert.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
65.7 mi · 01h 16m
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 Likely near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Montour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 57.9 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Montour
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 Montour.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 103.11 mi (165.94 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 Gilbert
City in Story County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 42.1069300, -93.6496600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilbert (-93.64966, 42.10693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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