How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Marengo, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Marengo, IA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Marengo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Marengo.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stadiums-Ice Arena
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue West
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Williams Blvd SW
1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd SW
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Continue on Williams Boulevard
1465 ft · 24 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Amana Road Southwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest
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Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68
2273 ft · 43 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68
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Continue on 1st Avenue
738 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on 79th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · 79th Street
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Continue on W Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · W Avenue
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Turn right onto 220th Trail
7.2 mi · 11 min · 220th Trail
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2975 ft · 1 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
1663 ft · 1 min · East Marion Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Marengo.
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.
220th Trail
Turn right onto 220th Trail
7.24 mi · 00h 11m
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 Marengo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Marengo?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Walford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 17.8 miles from Marengo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Marengo.
Stop Ideas Near Walford
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 Walford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Marengo. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 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 Marengo
Town and county of Iowa County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.7980600, -92.0707400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marengo (-92.07074, 41.79806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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