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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Greene, IA is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.6 mi
02h 05m
Flight
85.13 mi
137 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.13 mi
Kilometers
137 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.6 mi
Kilometers
161.9 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greene
Thu, Apr 16, 9:38 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 11:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-16T19:33
Arrive Greene
Thu, Apr 16, 9:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Evansdale
IA

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

From Cedar Rapids
50.3 mi
01h 02m
To Greene
50.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Expressway

    1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    12.5 mi · 22 min · 110th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East South Street

    609 ft · 12 sec · East South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2521 ft · 56 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Traer Street

    104 m · 9 sec · East Traer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
75.9 mi · 75%
110th Street
12.5 mi · 12%
I-380 north
5.63 mi · 6%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
2.35 mi · 2%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

48.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansdale
01h 02m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Greene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Evansdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Cedar Rapids and 50.3 miles from Greene.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Greene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Greene. Straight-line distance: 85.13 mi (137 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Greene

City in Butler County, Iowa, USA

Population1,059
Coordinates42.8958100, -92.8024200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Greene (-92.80242, 42.89581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Greene. The current time is 19:33:01.

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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.