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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Sigourney, IA is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
75.94 mi
01h 36m
Flight
54.88 mi
88.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.88 mi
Kilometers
88.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.94 mi
Kilometers
122.22 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sigourney
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-05-12T22:45
Arrive Sigourney
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Williamsburg
IA

City in Iowa

From Cedar Rapids
38 mi
00h 48m
To Sigourney
38 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

    537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

    628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Des Moines

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Merango, North English

    1594 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    11.9 mi · 17 min · M Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 149

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2600 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 149

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 92

    2596 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 92

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1151 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
21.9 mi · 29%
Avenue of the Saints
21.5 mi · 28%
State Highway 149
16.3 mi · 21%
M Avenue
11.9 mi · 16%
29th Street Northeast
1.18 mi · 2%
East Jackson Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 48m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Cedar Rapids and 38 miles from Sigourney.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Sigourney. Straight-line distance: 54.88 mi (88.32 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Sigourney

City in Iowa

Population1,980
Coordinates41.3333400, -92.2046300
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Sigourney (-92.20463, 41.33334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Sigourney. The current time is 22:45:23.

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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.