How far is Forest City, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest City and Cedar Rapids is 133.31 miles (214.53 km).

Flight distance from Forest City, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 133.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Forest City to Cedar Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest City, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is: 167.27 miles (269.2 km) by car.

Driving from Forest City to Cedar Rapids will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 Forest City

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

Population 4025
GPS Coordinates 43°15'45"N 93°38'14"W
Latitude 43.2624600
Longitude -93.6371600
Altitude 383
Country United States
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#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Science and History.

Population 134027
GPS Coordinates 42°0'30"N 91°38'39"W
Latitude 42.0083300
Longitude -91.6440700
Altitude 247
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest City and Cedar Rapids

The distance between Forest City and Cedar Rapids is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Forest City and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 08:48:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.34 liters (5.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Cedar Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Cedar Rapids is $19.39 (diesel $27.43).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $19.39 $21.24 $23.99 $27.43

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Cedar Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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