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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Perry, IA is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
146.95 mi
02h 59m
Flight
127.16 mi
204.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.16 mi
Kilometers
204.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.95 mi
Kilometers
236.5 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Mon, May 25, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Mon, May 25, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-05-25T01:27
Arrive Perry
Mon, May 25, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Haverhill
IA

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

From Cedar Rapids
73.3 mi
01h 29m
To Perry
73.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100

    1797 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo

    764 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City

    1801 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 73rd Street

    24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 220th Street

    11.6 mi · 14 min · 220th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2260 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto H Avenue

    11.6 mi · 16 min · H Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on N Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · N Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward IA 141 west: Perry

    1899 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Northwest Granger Drive

    1052 ft · 14 sec · Northwest Granger Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    2894 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Willis Avenue

    62 m · 13 sec · Willis Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
78.3 mi · 53%
73rd Street
24.4 mi · 17%
220th Street
12 mi · 8%
H Avenue
11.6 mi · 8%
Collins Road Northeast
8.16 mi · 6%
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Highway

78.3 mi · 01h 31m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverhill
01h 29m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Cedar Rapids and 73.6 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Haverhill

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

112 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Perry. Straight-line distance: 127.16 mi (204.65 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Perry

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States

Population7,896
Coordinates41.8386000, -94.1071800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Perry (-94.10718, 41.8386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Perry. The current time is 01:27:10.

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.