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

The driving distance from Epworth, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.53 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.3 mi
76.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.3 mi
Kilometers
76.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.53 mi
Kilometers
92.58 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Epworth
Fri, Apr 17, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epworth
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Fri, Apr 17, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Epworth
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
Monticello
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Epworth
30.6 mi
00h 31m
To Cedar Rapids
26.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue South

    1775 ft · 50 sec · Center Avenue South

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 West, US 52 North

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR Y13: Farley

    1625 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    854 ft · 20 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Olde Farley Road

    2494 ft · 55 sec · Olde Farley Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Farley Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Farley Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Post Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 57 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

    593 ft · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farley Road
49.5 mi · 86%
US 20 West
3.51 mi · 6%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 3%
East Post Road
0.67 mi · 1%
29th Street Drive Southeast
0.52 mi · 1%
Olde Farley Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farley Road

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 31m from Epworth
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Epworth and Partly Sunny then 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 Epworth to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Epworth and 26.9 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Epworth and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

95 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

97 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

104 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Epworth and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 47.3 mi (76.12 km).

Epworth

#1 Epworth

City in Iowa, United States

Population2,022
Coordinates42.4450000, -90.9320800
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue South (-90.931898, 42.444999)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Epworth and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 10:00:29.

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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.