How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Saint Ansgar, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Saint Ansgar, IA is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
136.23 mi
02h 47m
Flight
114.67 mi
184.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.67 mi
Kilometers
184.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.23 mi
Kilometers
219.24 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Ansgar
Thu, Apr 16, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 8:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Saint Ansgar
Thu, Apr 16, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Janesville
IA

City in Iowa

From Cedar Rapids
68.1 mi
01h 23m
To Saint Ansgar
68.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Saint Ansgar.

  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 right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Expressway

    1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    49 mi · 57 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 north, CR T44: Floyd

    1821 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road T42

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road T42

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 7th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on United States Highway 218

    10.6 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 218

  20. 20

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2241 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Train Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Train Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Train Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
97.3 mi · 71%
Monroe Street
11.2 mi · 8%
United States Highway 218
10.6 mi · 8%
I-380 north
5.63 mi · 4%
County Road T42
3 mi · 2%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

49 mi · 00h 57m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Janesville
01h 23m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cedar Rapids and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Saint Ansgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Saint Ansgar?

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Janesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Cedar Rapids and 68.2 miles from Saint Ansgar.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cedar Rapids and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Saint Ansgar.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Saint Ansgar. Straight-line distance: 114.67 mi (184.55 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Saint Ansgar

#2 Saint Ansgar

City

Population1,125
Coordinates43.3783000, -92.9188100
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Saint Ansgar (-92.91881, 43.3783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Saint Ansgar. The current time is 03:01:14.

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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.