How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Mount Pleasant, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
76.98 mi
01h 33m
Flight
72.32 mi
116.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.98 mi
Kilometers
123.88 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Riverside
IA

City in Washington County, Iowa, USA

From Cedar Rapids
38.5 mi
00h 46m
To Mount Pleasant
38.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Iowa Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    761 ft · 39 sec · West Warren Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South White Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South White Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South White Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
71.8 mi · 93%
Iowa Avenue
1.53 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
1.28 mi · 2%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 2%
North Jefferson Street
0.44 mi · 1%
West Warren Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

71.8 mi · 01h 23m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
00h 46m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Cedar Rapids and 38.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

57 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

84 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Burlington

85 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

86 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 72.32 mi (116.39 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Henry County, Iowa, United States

Population8,508
Coordinates40.9636400, -91.5579400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Mount Pleasant (-91.55794, 40.96364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 00:49:28.

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.