How far is Cresco, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Cresco, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresco and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresco and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on 8th Avenue East
1678 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue East
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Turn left onto 3rd Street West
3257 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street West
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Continue on 3rd Street Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on Willow Avenue
9.9 mi · 14 min · Willow Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
2539 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 24
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Turn left onto County Highway V56
133 m · 9 sec · County Highway V56
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Continue on Union Avenue
11.1 mi · 15 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Viking Avenue
13.3 mi · 18 min · Viking Avenue
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Turn left onto 230th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto Y Avenue
5 mi · 9 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1375 ft · 33 sec · North Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Turn left onto 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 28 sec · Fairbank Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street South
1337 ft · 46 sec · Walnut Street South
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue
41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue
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Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
32 mi · 35 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cresco and Cedar Rapids.
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
32 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cresco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cresco to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Fairbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Cresco and 55.9 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cresco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cresco and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 97.82 mi (157.43 km).
#1 Cresco
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813600, -92.1140500 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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