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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Reinbeck, IA is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
72.55 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.55 mi
86.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.55 mi
Kilometers
86.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.55 mi
Kilometers
116.76 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reinbeck
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Reinbeck
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
La Porte City
IA

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Rapids
36.2 mi
00h 44m
To Reinbeck
36.3 mi
00h 44m

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
18 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.3 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson

    2240 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sergeant Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Sergeant Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Hudson Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · South Hudson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Reinbeck Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Reinbeck Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 260th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 260th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 175

    642 ft · 11 sec · East State Highway 175

  13. 13

    Continue on Grundy Avenue

    1945 ft · 38 sec · Grundy Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Blackhawk Street

    764 ft · 34 sec · Blackhawk Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
53 mi · 73%
Sergeant Road
5.7 mi · 8%
South Hudson Road
4.39 mi · 6%
West Reinbeck Road
3.98 mi · 5%
260th Street
2.87 mi · 4%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

48.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Porte City
00h 44m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
3:34 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 Reinbeck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

La Porte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Cedar Rapids and 36.3 miles from Reinbeck.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 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 Reinbeck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Reinbeck. Straight-line distance: 53.55 mi (86.18 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Reinbeck

City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States

Population1,613
Coordinates42.3236000, -92.5993600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Reinbeck (-92.59936, 42.3236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.65 $11.91 $23.83
Diesel $5.30 $13.58 $27.16

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 Reinbeck. The current time is 04:41:06.

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.