How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Solon, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Solon, IA is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Solon.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
17 m · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
537 ft · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
653 ft · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast
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Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
628 ft · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast
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Turn left
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.3 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR W6E: Ely
2295 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto C Street Southwest
658 ft · 20 sec · C Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Ely Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ely Road
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Ely Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Ely Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 382 Northeast
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 382 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 382 Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 382 Northeast
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Continue on West Main Street
2007 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Solon.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.27 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Solon?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Cedar Rapids and 10.5 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ely
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Solon. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.58 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 Solon
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,771 |
| Coordinates | 41.8072300, -91.4940600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solon (-91.49406, 41.80723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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