How far is Fayette, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Fayette, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on South Main Street
1843 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
97 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1492 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Klock Road
2235 ft · 50 sec · Klock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto K Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · K Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street East
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Turn left onto P Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · P Avenue
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Continue on 60th Street
2127 ft · 41 sec · 60th Street
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Turn left onto Palace Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Palace Road
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Continue on North Frederick Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 150
134 m · 7 sec · Highway 150
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
778 ft · 15 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
1413 ft · 26 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Rock Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rock Island Road
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Continue on Palace Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jamestown Avenue
10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue
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Continue on 31st Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
20.2 mi · 22 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 Fayette 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
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Fayette and 34.9 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 km).
#1 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 42.8419300, -91.8021100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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