How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Osceola County, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Osceola County, IA is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.67 mi
05h 48m
Flight
223.14 mi
359.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.14 mi
Kilometers
359.11 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.67 mi
Kilometers
458.14 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Fri, Oct 16, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Otho
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Rapids
142.1 mi
02h 54m
To Osceola County
142.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Osceola County.

  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 left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    159.2 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on V Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 530th Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 470th Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Rerick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rerick Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    13 mi · 18 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 190th Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Silver Avenue

    1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silver Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
208 mi · 73%
Silver Avenue
13.5 mi · 5%
Roosevelt Avenue
13 mi · 5%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
Armstrong Avenue
5.95 mi · 2%
470th Street
4.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

159 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
02h 54m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Osceola County?

The road trip is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Cedar Rapids and 142.6 miles from Osceola County.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.26 one way or $84.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Osceola County. Straight-line distance: 223.14 mi (359.11 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Osceola County

#2 Osceola County

County in Iowa, United States

Population5,987
Coordinates43.3785700, -95.6236900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Osceola County (-95.62369, 43.37857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.03 L · about $42.26
Round trip
$84.52
20.1 gal · 76.06 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $42.26 $84.52
Mid-grade $4.47 $44.96 $89.93
Premium $5.10 $51.27 $102.53
Diesel $6.07 $61.01 $122.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Osceola County. The current time is 12:49:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.