How far is Le Claire, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The driving distance from Le Claire, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.63 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.72 mi
117.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.63 mi
Kilometers
149.08 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Tue, Apr 14, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Le Claire
Wed, Apr 15, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Claire
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Tue, Apr 14, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Atalissa
IA

City in Muscatine County, Iowa

From Le Claire
46.3 mi
00h 45m
To Cedar Rapids
46.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Claire and Cedar Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Jones Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cody Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Cody Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2455 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    3219 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Claire and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cody Road
68.3 mi · 74%
Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 23%
I 380
0.96 mi · 1%
32nd Street Northeast
0.78 mi · 1%
Glass Road
0.34 mi
29th Street Northeast
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Cody Road

Merge slight left

66.3 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atalissa
00h 45m from Le Claire
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Le Claire and 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 Le Claire to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Atalissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Le Claire and 46.4 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Le Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Atalissa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atalissa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atalissa.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

49 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

52 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

56 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

74 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Claire and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).

Le Claire

#1 Le Claire

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates41.5986400, -90.3434600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones Street (-90.34346, 41.598576)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Claire and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 21:24:24.

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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.