How far is Cedar Rapids, IA from Wilton, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Wilton, IA is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Rapids and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids and Wilton.
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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
21.5 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IA 38 South: Wilton, Muscatine
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Rose Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 6
2583 ft · 49 sec · United States Highway 6
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Maurer Street
97 m · 14 sec · Maurer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maurer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Rapids and Wilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
31 mi · 00h 34m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Rapids and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids to Wilton?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Iowa City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Cedar Rapids and 30.2 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Rapids and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Iowa City
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 Iowa City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 43.4 mi (69.85 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 Wilton
City in Muscatine County, Iowa
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 41.5889200, -91.0168200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-91.01682, 41.58892)
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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