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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Peosta, IA is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
61.48 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.82 mi
81.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.82 mi
Kilometers
81.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.48 mi
Kilometers
98.95 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peosta
Thu, Apr 30, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 30, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-30T13:31
Arrive Peosta
Thu, Apr 30, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Monticello
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Rapids
30.7 mi
00h 40m
To Peosta
30.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 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 Peosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 41 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 55 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · East Post Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    21.6 mi · 25 min · 200th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sundown Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Sundown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peosta Street

    901 ft · 18 sec · Peosta Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peosta Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Peosta Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Peosta Street

    2054 ft · 41 sec · Peosta Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peosta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 39%
200th Avenue
21.6 mi · 35%
Sundown Road
8.29 mi · 13%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 2%
East Post Road Southeast
0.63 mi · 1%
Peosta Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marion Airport Road

Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 40m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Mostly Sunny near Peosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Cedar Rapids and 30.8 miles from Peosta.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

95 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

97 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

104 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Peosta. Straight-line distance: 50.82 mi (81.78 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Peosta

City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States

Population1,919
Coordinates42.4505600, -90.8504100
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Peosta (-90.85041, 42.45056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Peosta. The current time is 13:31:01.

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.