How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Maharishi Vedic City, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maharishi Vedic City, IA is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Maharishi Vedic City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Maharishi Vedic City.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast
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Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast
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Turn left
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1899 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Street
14 mi · 20 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on North Benton Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · North Benton Street
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Continue on East Fountain Street
3232 ft · 55 sec · East Fountain Street
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Continue on State Highway 1&78
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1&78
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Continue on State Highway 78
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 78
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Turn left onto State Highway 1 South
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1 South
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue
2208 ft · 1 min · Jasmine Avenue
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Turn left onto Observatory Drive
968 ft · 51 sec · Observatory Drive
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Continue on Observatory Drive
63 m · 16 sec · Observatory Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Observatory Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Maharishi Vedic City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Maharishi Vedic City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Maharishi Vedic City?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Kalona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Cedar Rapids and 43.5 miles from Maharishi Vedic City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Maharishi Vedic City.
Stop Ideas Near Kalona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kalona.
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Burlington
Davenport, Iowa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Maharishi Vedic City. Straight-line distance: 68.49 mi (110.22 km).
#1 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maharishi Vedic City
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 41.0525200, -91.9949000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maharishi Vedic City (-91.9949, 41.05252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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