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

The driving distance from Hull, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 294.5 miles (474 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
294.5 mi
04h 49m
Flight
242.43 mi
390.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.43 mi
Kilometers
390.15 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.5 mi
Kilometers
473.95 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
Sat, May 23, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Hull
Sun, May 24, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hull
2026-05-23T18:36
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sat, May 23, 11:25 PM 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
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hull
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
Otho
IA

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

From Hull
146.3 mi
02h 24m
To Cedar Rapids
148.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1038 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Black Forest Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Black Forest Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 320th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jackson Avenue

    8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 400th Street

    7.5 mi · 10 min · 400th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Birch Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1159 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Avenue South

    751 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fir Street

    729 ft · 17 sec · Fir Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road S

    1437 ft · 29 sec · County Road S

  11. 11

    Continue on Log Avenue

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Log Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 460th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 460th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2590 ft · 1 min · Garfield Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 460th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 460th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nettle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Nettle Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on D Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · D Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Ames Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 490th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 3

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  20. 20

    Continue on 500th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 3

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 530th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

    164.9 mi · 3 hr 10 min · 220th Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  35. 35

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  36. 36

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hull 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
165 mi · 56%
Avenue of the Saints
42.6 mi · 14%
20th Avenue
9.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 3
8.58 mi · 3%
Jackson Avenue
8.01 mi · 3%
400th Street
7.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

165 mi · 03h 10m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otho
02h 24m from Hull
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hull and 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 Hull to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 294.5 miles (474 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?

Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Hull and 148.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hull and Partly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hull and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 242.43 mi (390.15 km).

Hull

#1 Hull

City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States

Population2,296
Coordinates43.1885900, -96.1336300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.133705, 43.18859)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.34 L · about $39.18
Round trip
$78.36
20.78 gal · 78.68 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.18 $78.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.19 $88.38
Premium $4.65 $48.36 $96.71
Diesel $5.30 $55.11 $110.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hull and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 18:36:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.