How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Tama, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tama, IA is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Tama.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Tama.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
604 ft · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1797 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo
764 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City
1801 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast
8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2160 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
1065 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Tama.
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.
73rd Street
Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Tama.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Tama?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Van Horne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Cedar Rapids and 26.6 miles from Tama.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Tama.
Stop Ideas Near Van Horne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Horne.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Tama. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 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 Tama
City in Tokyo, Japan
| Population | 2,723 |
| Coordinates | 41.9666600, -92.5768600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tama (-92.57686, 41.96666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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