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

The driving distance from Evansdale, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
49.05 mi
00h 49m
Flight
45.55 mi
73.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.55 mi
Kilometers
73.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.05 mi
Kilometers
78.94 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Evansdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansdale
2026-04-23T00:02
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansdale
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
Urbana
IA

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

From Evansdale
24.5 mi
00h 24m
To Cedar Rapids
24.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    6 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Boulevard

    1829 ft · 57 sec · Grand Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gilbert Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gilbert Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McCoy Road

    2177 ft · 49 sec · McCoy Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Evansdale Drive

    2267 ft · 46 sec · Evansdale Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1541 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansdale 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
45.2 mi · 92%
32nd Street Northeast
1.27 mi · 3%
Gilbert Drive
0.89 mi · 2%
Evansdale Drive
0.72 mi · 1%
McCoy Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Grand Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

42.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
00h 24m from Evansdale
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Evansdale and 24.5 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansdale and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 45.55 mi (73.31 km).

Evansdale

#1 Evansdale

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population4,734
Coordinates42.4691500, -92.2810200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-92.28102, 42.469159)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansdale and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 00:02:36.

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.