How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Traer, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Traer, IA is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Traer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Traer.
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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
18.6 mi · 21 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Urbana
1785 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto 54th Street Trail
1023 ft · 17 sec · 54th Street Trail
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Continue on 55th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 55th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1003 ft · 22 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto C Avenue
107 m · 8 sec · C Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
2631 ft · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South K Avenue
1778 ft · 30 sec · South K Avenue
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Continue on 58th Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · 58th Street
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Continue on 15th Avenue
1487 ft · 30 sec · 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto 58th Street
7.7 mi · 11 min · 58th Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on 2nd Street
2932 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
22 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Traer.
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
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Traer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Traer?
The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Vinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Cedar Rapids and 28 miles from Traer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Traer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Traer. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.83 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 Traer
City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.1936000, -92.4654700 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Traer (-92.46547, 42.1936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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