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

The driving distance from Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
101.15 mi
01h 41m
Flight
85.13 mi
137 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.13 mi
Kilometers
137 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.15 mi
Kilometers
162.79 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Greene
Thu, Apr 16, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greene
2026-04-16T18:13
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greene
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
Evansdale
IA

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

From Greene
50.5 mi
00h 50m
To Cedar Rapids
50.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    23 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Traer Street

    104 m · 9 sec · East Traer Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    2521 ft · 51 sec · South 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto East South Street

    654 ft · 13 sec · East South Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 110th Street

    12.4 mi · 22 min · 110th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints

    28 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo

    97 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greene and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
70.6 mi · 70%
110th Street
12.4 mi · 12%
Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.66 mi · 7%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 6%
Washington Street
2.43 mi · 2%
32nd Street Northeast
1.27 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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansdale
00h 50m from Greene
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greene and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Evansdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Greene and 50.6 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greene and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greene and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 85.13 mi (137 km).

Greene

#1 Greene

City in Butler County, Iowa, USA

Population1,059
Coordinates42.8958100, -92.8024200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-92.802332, 42.895864)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greene and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 18:13:31.

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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.