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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hull, IA is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.39 mi
05h 58m
Flight
242.43 mi
390.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.43 mi
Kilometers
390.15 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.39 mi
Kilometers
472.16 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Sun, May 24, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sun, May 24, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-05-23T19:31
Arrive Hull
Sun, May 24, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:02 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
Otho
IA

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

From Cedar Rapids
146.5 mi
02h 59m
To Hull
147 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road S

    1437 ft · 36 sec · County Road S

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fir Street

    729 ft · 15 sec · Fir Street

  28. 28

    Continue on 6th Avenue South

    751 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue South

  29. 29

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1159 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Birch Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street

  31. 31

    Continue on 400th Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · 400th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Jackson Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Black Forest Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Black Forest Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1038 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
208 mi · 71%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 3
8.82 mi · 3%
Jackson Avenue
8.01 mi · 3%
400th Street
7.46 mi · 3%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 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

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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
02h 59m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Hull.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Cedar Rapids and 147 miles from Hull.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.03 one way or $78.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Hull.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Hull. Straight-line distance: 242.43 mi (390.15 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Hull

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States

Population2,296
Coordinates43.1885900, -96.1336300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Hull (-96.13363, 43.18859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.19 L · about $39.03
Round trip
$78.06
20.7 gal · 78.38 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.03 $78.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.02 $88.04
Premium $4.65 $48.17 $96.34
Diesel $5.30 $54.90 $109.79

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Hull. The current time is 19:31:01.

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.