How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Oskaloosa, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Oskaloosa, IA is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Iowa County, 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 Oskaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa.
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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
21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 21: Belle Plain, What Cheer
2017 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 220th Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · 220th Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on North Barnes Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Barnes Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Turn right
2413 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on IA-92
13.8 mi · 20 min · IA-92
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Continue on A Avenue East
1.5 mi · 2 min · A Avenue East
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Oskaloosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 00h 39m
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 Oskaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Oskaloosa?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Ladora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 50.8 miles from Oskaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Oskaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Ladora
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 Ladora.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 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 Oskaloosa
City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 11,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.2963900, -92.6443600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oskaloosa (-92.64436, 41.29639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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