How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Washington, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Washington, IA is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Washington.
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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
48.3 mi · 55 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1791 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto County Road G36
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road G36
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Turn left onto Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
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Continue on County Highway W61
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway W61
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Continue on North 12th Avenue
3137 ft · 1 min · North 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2676 ft · 59 sec · East 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
590 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
709 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
28 m · 4 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Marion Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Washington.
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
48.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Washington?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
University Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Cedar Rapids and 30.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near University Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Washington. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 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 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 41.2991800, -91.6929400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-91.69294, 41.29918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
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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