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

The driving distance from Holstein, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 218.7 miles (352 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.74 mi
03h 23m
Flight
202.24 mi
325.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.24 mi
Kilometers
325.48 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.74 mi
Kilometers
352.03 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Holstein
Wed, May 13, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holstein
2026-05-12T19:02
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holstein
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
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Holstein
109.2 mi
01h 41m
To Cedar Rapids
109.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    19 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    11 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    960 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holstein 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
175 mi · 80%
Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 19%
32nd Street Northeast
1.27 mi · 1%
Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.08 mi
Crystal Drive Northeast
0.07 mi
West 2nd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight right

174 mi · 03h 21m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
202.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
01h 41m from Holstein
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holstein and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.7 miles (352 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Holstein and 109.5 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holstein and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holstein and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 202.24 mi (325.48 km).

Holstein

#1 Holstein

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,367
Coordinates42.4891500, -95.5450000
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-95.545, 42.489276)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.22 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
15.44 gal · 58.44 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.67
Premium $4.65 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.30 $40.95 $81.89

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Holstein and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 19:02:19.

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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.