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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.16 mi
01h 36m
Flight
68.49 mi
110.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.49 mi
Kilometers
110.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.16 mi
Kilometers
146.7 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Maharishi Vedic City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maharishi Vedic City
2026-04-19T06:34
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maharishi Vedic City
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
Kalona
IA

Town in the U.

From Maharishi Vedic City
43.6 mi
00h 48m
To Cedar Rapids
47.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Observatory Drive

    780 ft · 36 sec · Observatory Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue

    2208 ft · 1 min · Jasmine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 1

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 1

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 78

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 78

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 1

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 1

  7. 7

    Continue on West Fountain Street

    3232 ft · 55 sec · West Fountain Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Benton Street

    1112 ft · 19 sec · North Benton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 1

    10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 1

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Madison Street

    14 mi · 20 min · West Madison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 1 Southwest

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 1 West

    973 ft · 20 sec · Highway 1 West

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

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

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
27.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 1
26.6 mi · 29%
West Madison Street
14 mi · 15%
Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 15%
Airport Road
1.25 mi · 1%
State Highway 78
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kalona
00h 48m from Maharishi Vedic City
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

58 mi away
418 North Adams Street
RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Burlington

91 mi away
300 South Main Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

94 mi away
304 West River Drive

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).

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#1 Maharishi Vedic City

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,295
Coordinates41.0525200, -91.9949000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Observatory Drive (-91.9949, 41.052505)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.29
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maharishi Vedic City and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 06:34:32.

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.