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

The driving distance from Hartley, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.41 mi
04h 14m
Flight
211.07 mi
339.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.07 mi
Kilometers
339.68 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.41 mi
Kilometers
423.92 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartley
2026-04-18T02:57
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartley
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Webster City
IA

City in Iowa

From Hartley
131.5 mi
02h 07m
To Cedar Rapids
131.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    8 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1779 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 320th Street

    12.5 mi · 17 min · 320th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 180th Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 180th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road B24

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road B24

  6. 6

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 32nd Avenue West

    1341 ft · 25 sec · 32nd Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · 200th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 360th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 360th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue Southwest

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on 215th Avenue

    13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 130th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway 71

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71

  14. 14

    Continue on 130th Avenue

    27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on US 71

    1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge

    1841 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    153.3 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 East
154 mi · 58%
Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 16%
130th Avenue
29.1 mi · 11%
215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 5%
320th Street
12.5 mi · 5%
180th Avenue
2.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 20 East

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster City
02h 07m from Hartley
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Hartley 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 Hartley to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Hartley and 131.9 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Hartley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartley and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 211.07 mi (339.68 km).

Hartley

#1 Hartley

Human settlement in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,556
Coordinates43.1799700, -95.4769500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-95.47695, 43.179942)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.19 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.6 gal · 70.38 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.55 $79.11
Premium $4.65 $43.28 $86.56
Diesel $5.30 $49.33 $98.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartley and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 02:57:45.

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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.