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

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Woodbine, IA is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.26 mi
04h 54m
Flight
209.63 mi
337.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.63 mi
Kilometers
337.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.26 mi
Kilometers
399.53 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Rapids
2026-04-19T06:36
Arrive Woodbine
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Rapids
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Urbandale
IA

A city in Polk County, Iowa.

From Cedar Rapids
123.9 mi
02h 27m
To Woodbine
124.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines

    1818 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard

    33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines

    13 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan

    1681 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chatburn Avenue

    1502 ft · 26 sec · Chatburn Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on 1000th Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · 1000th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Ia 44

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Ia 44

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road F50

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road F50

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lincolnway Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Lincolnway Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1962 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Way

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    42 m · 11 sec · 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
101 mi · 41%
Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 15%
Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 14%
73rd Street
24.4 mi · 10%
1000th Street
11.1 mi · 4%
Ia 44
9.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

82.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbandale
02h 27m from Cedar Rapids
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Rapids and Sunny near Woodbine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Urbandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Cedar Rapids and 124.4 miles from Woodbine.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Urbandale

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

66 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

83 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Rapids and Woodbine. Straight-line distance: 209.63 mi (337.36 km).

Cedar Rapids

#1 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

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

#2 Woodbine

City in Harrison County, Iowa, USA

Population1,363
Coordinates41.7383200, -95.7027800
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
End: Woodbine (-95.70278, 41.73832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.07
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.03 $66.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.26 $74.51
Premium $4.65 $40.77 $81.54
Diesel $5.30 $46.46 $92.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Rapids and Woodbine. The current time is 06:36:45.

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.