How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Polk City, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Polk City, IA is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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 34m.
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 Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Polk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Polk City.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1797 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo
764 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City
1801 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
21.4 mi · 25 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 79th Avenue West
1510 ft · 43 sec · North 79th Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 140th Street North
2708 ft · 1 min · West 140th Street North
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Continue on North 83rd Avenue West
1.6 km · 2 min · North 83rd Avenue West
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Continue on Northeast 134th Avenue
5.4 mi · 10 min · Northeast 134th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Yoder Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Yoder Drive
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Continue on Yoder Drive
1043 ft · 21 sec · Yoder Drive
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Continue on Northeast 72nd Street
147 m · 12 sec · Northeast 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 126th Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast 126th Avenue
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Northeast 126th Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast 126th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 14th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 118th Avenue
2657 ft · 41 sec · Northeast 118th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 118th Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Northwest 118th Avenue
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Continue on East Northside Drive
2378 ft · 1 min · East Northside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3rd Street
1938 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
86 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
79 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Polk City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Polk City?
The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Montour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Cedar Rapids and 60.1 miles from Polk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk City.
Stop Ideas Near Montour
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 Montour.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Polk City. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.27 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 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4,961 |
| Coordinates | 41.7713800, -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk City (-93.713, 41.77138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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