How far is Mount Vernon, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on the route
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
70 m · 14 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
2046 ft · 35 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 1
690 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
37 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
1769 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
2315 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Lakeside Rd
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lakeside Rd
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Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast
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Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
2738 ft · 57 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast
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Continue on 29th Street Northeast
1925 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
593 ft · 26 sec · Tiffany 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 Mount Vernon 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 8.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 6.7 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Bertram
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 13.11 mi (21.1 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa
| Population | 4,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.9219500, -91.4168400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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