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

The driving distance from Orange, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.08 mi
00h 53m
Flight
46.49 mi
74.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.49 mi
Kilometers
74.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.08 mi
Kilometers
87.03 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 AM CST
Return by in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 4:56 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-11-07T03:09
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
9:30 PM CST
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
Brandon
IA

City in Iowa

From Orange
27 mi
00h 26m
To Cedar Rapids
27.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kimball Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Kimball Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Orange Road

    2710 ft · 59 sec · East Orange Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawkeye Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Hawkeye Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque

    2105 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    42.3 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
50 mi · 92%
Hawkeye Road
1.58 mi · 3%
32nd Street Northeast
1.27 mi · 2%
East Orange Road
0.51 mi · 1%
US 20 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Kimball Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

42.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 26m from Orange
Leave By
4:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Orange and 27.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 46.49 mi (74.82 km).

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#1 Orange

Orange is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.4258200, -92.3565800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Kimball Avenue (-92.356982, 42.425823)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.28 $8.17 $16.34
Premium $4.84 $9.24 $18.48
Diesel $6.01 $11.48 $22.96

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 03:09:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.