How far is Iowa City, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids is 24.7 miles (39.74 km).

Flight distance from Iowa City, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 24.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Iowa City, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is: 31.03 miles (49.93 km) by car.

Driving from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Iowa City

The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. It is located on the Iowa River in eastern Iowa. Iowa City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Iowa campus and the Iowa City Public Library.

Population 75130
GPS Coordinates 41°39'40"N 91°31'49"W
Latitude 41.6611300
Longitude -91.5301700
Altitude 204
Country United States
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#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Science and History.

Population 134027
GPS Coordinates 42°0'30"N 91°38'39"W
Latitude 42.0083300
Longitude -91.6440700
Altitude 247
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids

The distance between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 23:17:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.14 liters (1.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids is $3.6 (diesel $5.09).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $3.6 $3.94 $4.45 $5.09

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 15, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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