How far is Hamburg, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Hamburg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 297 miles (478 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamburg and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on Main Street
1725 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
1198 ft · 28 sec · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 333
3276 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 333
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Take the ramp right
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Des Moines
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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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 Hamburg and Cedar Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 297 miles (478 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Earlham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Hamburg and 148.7 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.52 one way or $79.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Earlham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earlham.
Creston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamburg and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 229.76 mi (369.77 km).
#1 Hamburg
City in Fremont County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 40.6044500, -95.6577700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.57 | $89.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.77 | $97.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.59 | $111.17 |
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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