How far is Fairfax, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Fairfax, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on Vanderbilt Street
135 m · 22 sec · Vanderbilt Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
765 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
1594 ft · 25 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Continue on Williams Blvd
1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd
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Continue on Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
17 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2 mi · 3 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 Fairfax 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.
Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2.7 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfax and 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 Fairfax to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Fairfax and 9.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfax and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 9.34 mi (15.03 km).
#1 Fairfax
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 41.9194500, -91.7810100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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