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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Continue on 450th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 450th Street
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Turn right onto Dipper Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · Dipper Avenue
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Continue on County Road K22
7 mi · 10 min · County Road K22
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on County Road K22
3 mi · 4 min · County Road K22
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Turn left onto County Road C38
10.9 mi · 15 min · County Road C38
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Turn right onto County Road K49
13 mi · 18 min · County Road K49
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Continue on Fayette Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto 110th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 110th Street
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Turn right onto Grundy Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Grundy Avenue
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Continue on 140th Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · 140th Street
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Turn right onto Haskell Avenue
1831 ft · 31 sec · Haskell Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
895 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 140
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Continue on North 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto Highway 20
27.1 mi · 32 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
165.9 mi · 3 hr 11 min · 220th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
42.3 mi · 46 min · 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 Hawarden and Cedar Rapids.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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).
#1 Hawarden
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,443 |
| Coordinates | 42.9958200, -96.4853100 |
| 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: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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