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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Lisbon, IA is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.27 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.59 mi
23.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.59 mi
Kilometers
23.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.27 mi
Kilometers
31.02 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-16T00:01
Arrive Lisbon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bertram
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Lisbon
9.6 mi
00h 14m

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
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 41 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 55 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Lakeside Rd

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Rd

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Mount Vernon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City

    1559 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 1

    2479 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 1

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lincoln Highway

    2 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Kirkwood Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1170 ft · 34 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Freeway
5.28 mi · 27%
Lakeside Rd
3.29 mi · 17%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 8%
West Kirkwood Boulevard
1 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
0.94 mi · 5%
US 30 East
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Freeway

5.28 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bertram
00h 14m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bertram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 9.6 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bertram

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

95 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

102 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

109 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Lisbon

City in Iowa, USA

Population2,252
Coordinates41.9211200, -91.3854500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Lisbon (-91.38545, 41.92112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 Lisbon. The current time is 00:01:52.

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.