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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Humboldt, IA is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
168.01 mi
03h 19m
Flight
140.18 mi
225.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.18 mi
Kilometers
225.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.01 mi
Kilometers
270.38 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humboldt
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-16T10:22
Arrive Humboldt
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
Wellsburg
IA

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

From Cedar Rapids
83.9 mi
01h 39m
To Humboldt
84.1 mi
01h 39m

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
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169

    2133 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    19.2 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sumner Avenue Southwest

    51 m · 7 sec · Sumner Avenue Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Sumner Avenue Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sumner Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    64 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
146 mi · 87%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 1%
Sumner Avenue Southwest
0.83 mi
US 169
0.4 mi
Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.11 mi
South 6th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

97.6 mi · 01h 53m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsburg
01h 39m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Wellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Cedar Rapids and 84.1 miles from Humboldt.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 140.18 mi (225.6 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 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population4,544
Coordinates42.7208000, -94.2152400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Humboldt (-94.21524, 42.7208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Humboldt. The current time is 10:22:08.

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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.