How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Le Claire, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Le Claire, IA is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
93.32 mi
01h 49m
Flight
72.72 mi
117.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.32 mi
Kilometers
150.19 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Claire
Tue, Apr 14, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-14T21:19
Arrive Le Claire
Tue, Apr 14, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Atalissa
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Cedar Rapids
46.6 mi
00h 54m
To Le Claire
46.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Le Claire.

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

    537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: LeClaire, Bettendorf

    2799 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cody Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Cody Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Jones Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
67.4 mi · 72%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 23%
South Cody Road
1.83 mi · 2%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 1%
US 67
0.53 mi · 1%
I 80
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

66.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atalissa
00h 54m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Le Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Le Claire?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 46.7 miles from Le Claire.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 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 Le Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Atalissa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atalissa, 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 Atalissa.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

52 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

56 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

74 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Le Claire. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Le Claire

#2 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates41.5986400, -90.3434600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Le Claire (-90.34346, 41.59864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Le Claire. The current time is 21:19:58.

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.