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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Jesup, IA is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.04 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jesup
Sun, Apr 12, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 12, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-12T14:11
Arrive Jesup
Sun, Apr 12, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Urbana
IA

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
21.5 mi
00h 26m
To Jesup
21.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.1 mi · 35 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR V65: Jesup, La Porte City

    2146 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Benson Shady Grove Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1998 ft · 42 sec · South Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
32.1 mi · 75%
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 17%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 3%
South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
6th Street
0.51 mi · 1%
CR V65
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

32.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
00h 26m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jesup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Cedar Rapids and 21.5 miles from Jesup.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jesup.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Jesup. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.39 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Jesup

City in the United States

Population2,711
Coordinates42.4755400, -92.0637900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Jesup (-92.06379, 42.47554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Jesup. The current time is 14:11:46.

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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.