How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Osage, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Osage, IA is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.37 mi
02h 30m
Flight
106.24 mi
170.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.24 mi
Kilometers
170.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.37 mi
Kilometers
200.15 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osage
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Osage
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Cedar Falls
IA

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

From Cedar Rapids
62.1 mi
01h 15m
To Osage
62.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Osage.

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Expressway

    1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    49 mi · 57 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 north, CR T44: Floyd

    1821 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road T42

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road T42

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
97.3 mi · 78%
Monroe Street
11.2 mi · 9%
I-380 north
5.63 mi · 5%
County Road T42
3 mi · 2%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
2.35 mi · 2%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

49 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Falls
01h 15m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Osage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Osage?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Cedar Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Cedar Rapids and 62.2 miles from Osage.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Osage. Straight-line distance: 106.24 mi (170.98 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Osage

#2 Osage

City in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates43.2841400, -92.8110300
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Osage (-92.81103, 43.28414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Osage. The current time is 19:58:03.

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.