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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Greenfield, IA is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.13 mi
03h 34m
Flight
153.32 mi
246.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.32 mi
Kilometers
246.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.13 mi
Kilometers
289.89 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T00:05
Arrive Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rhodes
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
89.9 mi
01h 47m
To Greenfield
90.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100

    1797 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo

    764 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City

    1801 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 73rd Street

    24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines

    1818 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard

    33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines

    13 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 25: Guthrie Center, Greenfield

    1199 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 25

  22. 22

    Continue on Northeast 6th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southeast Kent Street

    2114 ft · 38 sec · Southeast Kent Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    546 ft · 26 sec · South 1st Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Public Square

    36 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  26. 26

    Continue on Public Square

    572 ft · 25 sec · Public Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
55.3 mi · 31%
Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 21%
Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 19%
73rd Street
24.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 25
12.4 mi · 7%
Collins Road Northeast
8.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rhodes
01h 47m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rhodes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Cedar Rapids and 90.2 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rhodes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rhodes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rhodes.

RAIL

Osceola

110 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

119 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 153.32 mi (246.75 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Greenfield

City in Iowa, United States; county seat of Adair County

Population1,812
Coordinates41.3052700, -94.4613500
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Greenfield (-94.46135, 41.30527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Greenfield. The current time is 00:05:02.

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.