How far is Loretto, NE from Cedar Rapids, NE?
The driving distance from Loretto, NE to Cedar Rapids, NE is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loretto and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on Cedar Street
17 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Highway 14
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North 6th Street
1979 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1879 ft · 38 sec · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 14
7.7 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 56
8.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 56
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Continue on West Ridge Street
1352 ft · 29 sec · West Ridge Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
2642 ft · 55 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
881 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loretto and Cedar Rapids.
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.
Highway 56
Turn right onto Highway 56
8.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loretto to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Loretto and 7.5 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).
#1 Loretto
Loretto is a place in Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7647300, -98.0806200 |
| Altitude | 561 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Rapids
Village in Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 351 |
| Coordinates | 41.5600100, -98.1445100 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-98.14451, 41.559989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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