How far is Ottumwa, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Ottumwa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iowa County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on West Fourth Street
1124 ft · 27 sec · West Fourth Street
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Turn right onto North Wapello Street
121 m · 5 sec · North Wapello Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 63
4.8 mi · 6 min · Old US Highway 63
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Continue on State Highway 149
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on State Highway 149
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on West 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Main Street
978 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 149
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on State Highway 149
10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
2596 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto State Highway 149
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Main Street
2600 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 149
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on M Avenue
11.7 mi · 17 min · M Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 25 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 · 8 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 Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Ottumwa and Slight 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 Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Parnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Ottumwa and 59.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ottumwa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Parnell
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 Parnell.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Davenport, Iowa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.11 km).
#1 Ottumwa
City in Iowa
| Population | 24,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0200100, -92.4113000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
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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