How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Lone Tree, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Lone Tree, IA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
47.42 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.66 mi
60.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.66 mi
Kilometers
60.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.42 mi
Kilometers
76.31 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-15T19:59
Arrive Lone Tree
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Tiffin
IA

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

From Cedar Rapids
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Lone Tree
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Lone Tree.

  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

    37.9 mi · 43 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 22: Kalona, Village Museum, Lone Tree

    1841 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 22

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 22

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wapsi Avenue Southeast

    1500 ft · 30 sec · Wapsi Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on North Devoe Street

    1367 ft · 30 sec · North Devoe Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
37.9 mi · 80%
Highway 22
4.38 mi · 9%
State Highway 22
2.45 mi · 5%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 2%
IA 22
0.35 mi · 1%
Wapsi Avenue Southeast
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

37.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tiffin
00h 29m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lone Tree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Lone Tree?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Tiffin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 23.7 miles from Lone Tree.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lone Tree.

Stop Ideas Near Tiffin

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

82 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

95 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

99 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Lone Tree. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.61 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 Lone Tree

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

Population1,384
Coordinates41.4880800, -91.4259900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Lone Tree (-91.42599, 41.48808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 Lone Tree. The current time is 19:59:53.

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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.