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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Postville, IA is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
95.61 mi
02h 10m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.61 mi
Kilometers
153.87 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Postville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Postville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Hazleton
IA

Township in Buchanan County, Iowa

From Cedar Rapids
47.8 mi
01h 05m
To Postville
47.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 150: Independence, Vinton

    2017 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 31st Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Jamestown Avenue

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Street East

    647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Jamestown Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street South

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Palace Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rock Island Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rock Island Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast

    1413 ft · 28 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    778 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Highway 150

    134 m · 7 sec · Highway 150

  21. 21

    Continue on North Frederick Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Palace Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Palace Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    2177 ft · 37 sec · 60th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto P Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · P Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  26. 26

    Continue on 100th Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto K Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · K Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 150

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150

  29. 29

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 150

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 150

    49 m · 7 sec · State Highway 150

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto West Bradford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Bradford Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Harding Road

    16.9 mi · 23 min · Harding Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Lawler Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lawler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
20.4 mi · 21%
Harding Road
16.9 mi · 18%
Jamestown Avenue
14.7 mi · 15%
Lincoln Road
7.08 mi · 7%
Jackson Avenue
6.54 mi · 7%
K Avenue
4.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

20.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazleton
01h 05m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Postville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 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?

Hazleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Cedar Rapids and 47.8 miles from Postville.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Postville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Postville. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Postville

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population2,033
Coordinates43.0847000, -91.5682000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Postville (-91.5682, 43.0847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Postville. The current time is 01:13:07.

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.