How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from North Liberty, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to North Liberty, IA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
22.38 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.06 mi
29.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.06 mi
Kilometers
29.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.38 mi
Kilometers
36.01 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-19T10:38
Arrive North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
11.2 mi
00h 15m
To North Liberty
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and North Liberty.

  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

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR F28: North Liberty

    2011 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 250th Street Northwest

    1165 ft · 24 sec · 250th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on West Penn Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Penn Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Dubuque Street

    1262 ft · 45 sec · North Dubuque Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Dubuque Street

    48 m · 5 sec · North Dubuque Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dubuque Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
17.7 mi · 79%
West Penn Street
2.02 mi · 9%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 5%
CR F28
0.38 mi · 2%
North Dubuque Street
0.27 mi · 1%
250th Street Northwest
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
00h 15m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near North Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to North Liberty?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Cedar Rapids and 11.2 miles from North Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near North Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Shueyville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and North Liberty. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.07 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
North Liberty

#2 North Liberty

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population19,736
Coordinates41.7491800, -91.5979500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: North Liberty (-91.59795, 41.74918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and North Liberty. The current time is 10:38:43.

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.