How far is Garber, OK from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Garber, OK to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 613.5 miles (987.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 499 miles (803.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 11h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garber and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garber and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on West Cherokee
69 m · 10 sec · West Cherokee
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Turn left
1595 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 64 East, US 412 East, CR E0425 East
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Norma A. Lamb Highway
14 mi · 15 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
1943 ft · 24 sec · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Wichita
967 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
41.6 mi · 42 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
126.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
107.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 635 North
2082 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South
1992 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Des Moines
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
179.6 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
33.5 mi · 39 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
687 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
1332 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2737 ft · 39 sec · 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 Garber and Cedar Rapids.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
180 mi · 03h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Garber and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garber to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 613.5 miles (987.4 km) and usually takes 11h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306.5 miles from Garber and 307.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 499 miles (803.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.57 one way or $157.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Garber and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Avondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garber and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 499.05 mi (803.14 km).
#1 Garber
Human settlement in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 804 |
| Coordinates | 36.4369800, -97.5856100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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: Cedar Rapids (-91.64407, 42.00833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 987 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 39m |
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 | $3.63 | $78.57 | $157.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $87.86 | $175.71 |
| Premium | $4.36 | $94.37 | $188.74 |
| Diesel | $5.71 | $123.66 | $247.33 |
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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