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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Toledo, IA is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
54.47 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.9 mi
77.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.47 mi
Kilometers
87.66 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Toledo
Tue, May 26, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Tue, May 26, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-05-26T10:30
Arrive Toledo
Tue, May 26, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Van Horne
IA

Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Rapids
27.2 mi
00h 33m
To Toledo
27.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2842 ft · 41 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100

    1797 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 north, IA 27 north, IA 100 west: Waterloo

    764 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-380 south, IA 27 south, IA 100 west: Iowa City

    1801 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Collins Road Northeast

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Collins Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 73rd Street

    24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1571 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South County Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South County Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1293 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    4 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
73rd Street
24.4 mi · 45%
Lincoln Highway
14.8 mi · 27%
Collins Road Northeast
8.16 mi · 15%
16th Avenue Southwest
2.37 mi · 4%
32nd Street Northeast
1.41 mi · 3%
South County Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Horne
00h 33m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Toledo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 27.2 miles from Cedar Rapids and 27.3 miles from Toledo.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Toledo.

Stop Ideas Near Van Horne

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

113 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Toledo. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.09 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Toledo

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,125
Coordinates41.9955500, -92.5768600
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Toledo (-92.57686, 41.99555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Toledo. The current time is 10:30:59.

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.