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

The driving distance from Lisbon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.04 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.59 mi
23.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.59 mi
Kilometers
23.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.04 mi
Kilometers
30.64 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Lisbon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-15T22:25
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bertram
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

From Lisbon
9.5 mi
00h 12m
To Cedar Rapids
9.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1170 ft · 34 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Kirkwood Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 1

    63 m · 10 sec · State Highway 1

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1

    1769 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 1

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion

    2315 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lakeside Rd

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Rd

  10. 10

    Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 57 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

    593 ft · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 west
5.81 mi · 31%
US 151 North
4.79 mi · 25%
Lakeside Rd
3.3 mi · 17%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 8%
West Kirkwood Boulevard
1 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
0.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 30 west

Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids

5.81 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bertram
00h 12m from Lisbon
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lisbon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Lisbon to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bertram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Lisbon and 9.5 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lisbon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Bertram

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bertram, 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 Bertram.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

95 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

102 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

109 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

City in Iowa, USA

Population2,252
Coordinates41.9211200, -91.3854500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-91.385491, 41.92112)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisbon and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 22:25:30.

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.