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

The driving distance from Hawarden, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
303.57 mi
04h 49m
Flight
255.83 mi
411.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.83 mi
Kilometers
411.72 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.57 mi
Kilometers
488.55 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Hawarden
Fri, Apr 17, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawarden
2026-04-17T06:58
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawarden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moorland
IA

Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America

From Hawarden
150.6 mi
02h 24m
To Cedar Rapids
153 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 450th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dipper Avenue

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Dipper Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road K22

    7 mi · 10 min · County Road K22

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 3

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road K22

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road K22

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road C38

    10.9 mi · 15 min · County Road C38

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road K49

    13 mi · 18 min · County Road K49

  10. 10

    Continue on Fayette Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fayette Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 110th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grundy Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Grundy Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 140th Street

    1.1 km · 58 sec · 140th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haskell Avenue

    1831 ft · 31 sec · Haskell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 140

    895 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 140

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 20

    27.1 mi · 32 min · Highway 20

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 20

    8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20

  19. 19

    Continue on 220th Street

    165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
166 mi · 55%
Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 14%
Highway 20
27.1 mi · 9%
County Road K49
13 mi · 4%
County Road C38
10.9 mi · 4%
County Road K22
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

166 mi · 03h 11m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorland
02h 24m from Hawarden
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawarden and Partly Sunny 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 Hawarden to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Hawarden and 153 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.39 one way or $80.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hawarden and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawarden and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 255.83 mi (411.72 km).

Hawarden

#1 Hawarden

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States

Population2,443
Coordinates42.9958200, -96.4853100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-96.485211, 42.99582)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.55 L · about $40.39
Round trip
$80.77
21.42 gal · 81.1 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.39 $80.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.55 $91.10
Premium $4.65 $49.84 $99.69
Diesel $5.30 $56.81 $113.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawarden and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 06:58:54.

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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.