How far is Coo n Rapids, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The driving distance from Coo n Rapids, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
173.47 mi
02h 54m
Flight
156.18 mi
251.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.18 mi
Kilometers
251.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.47 mi
Kilometers
279.18 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Coo n Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coo n Rapids
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coo n 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
State Center
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

From Coo n Rapids
86.6 mi
01h 27m
To Cedar Rapids
86.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coo n Rapids and Cedar Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1709 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sumpter Avenue

    1337 ft · 27 sec · Sumpter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sumpter Avenue

    73 m · 5 sec · Sumpter Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway E63

    1002 ft · 20 sec · County Highway E63

  5. 5

    Continue on 330th Street

    6 mi · 11 min · 330th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto E Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · E Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Locust Street

  8. 8

    Continue on E Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · E Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 220th Street

    39.9 mi · 52 min · 220th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 230th Street

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · 230th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 73rd Street

    26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City

    687 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City

    1332 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2737 ft · 39 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
230th Street
77.2 mi · 45%
220th Street
39.9 mi · 23%
73rd Street
26.8 mi · 15%
E Avenue
9.78 mi · 6%
IA 100 East
9.25 mi · 5%
330th Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

230th Street

Continue on 230th Street

77.2 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State Center
01h 27m from Coo n Rapids
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Coo n Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coo n Rapids to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

State Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Coo n Rapids and 86.8 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Coo n Rapids and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coo n Rapids and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 156.18 mi (251.35 km).

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#1 Coo n Rapids

City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U.

Population1,221
Coordinates41.8708200, -94.6774800
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-94.677508, 41.870839)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.17 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.34 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Coo n Rapids and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 00:07:22.

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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.