How far is Johnston, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Johnston, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnston and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnston and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on Merle Hay Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Merle Hay Road
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Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
33.5 mi · 39 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
687 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
1332 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2737 ft · 39 sec · 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 Johnston and Cedar Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Johnston and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnston to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Johnston and 61.6 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Johnston and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Grand.
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnston and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 108.22 mi (174.16 km).
#1 Johnston
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 23,092 |
| Coordinates | 41.6730400, -93.6977200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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