How far is Maharishi Vedic City, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Maharishi Vedic City, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maharishi Vedic City and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maharishi Vedic City and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on Observatory Drive
780 ft · 36 sec · Observatory Drive
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Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue
2208 ft · 1 min · Jasmine Avenue
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 78
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 1
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on West Fountain Street
3232 ft · 55 sec · West Fountain Street
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Turn left onto North Benton Street
1112 ft · 19 sec · North Benton Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 1
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Madison Street
14 mi · 20 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest
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Continue on Highway 1 West
973 ft · 20 sec · Highway 1 West
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Turn left
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.3 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 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 Maharishi Vedic City and Cedar Rapids.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maharishi Vedic City to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Kalona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Maharishi Vedic City and 47.6 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Kalona
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 Kalona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maharishi Vedic City and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 68.49 mi (110.22 km).
#1 Maharishi Vedic City
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 41.0525200, -91.9949000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
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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