How far is Eldridge, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Eldridge, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eldridge and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldridge and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on North 2nd Street
22 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Donahue Street
95 m · 13 sec · Donahue Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1315 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Leclaire Road
1 km · 2 min · East Leclaire Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
56 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 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 Eldridge and Cedar Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Leclaire Road
Take the exit slight right
56 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Eldridge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eldridge to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Eldridge and 42.6 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eldridge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near West Branch
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 West Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldridge and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 59.67 mi (96.03 km).
#1 Eldridge
City in Scott County Iowa
| Population | 6,864 |
| Coordinates | 41.6580900, -90.5845800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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