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

The driving distance from Peosta, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
61.49 mi
01h 05m
Flight
50.82 mi
81.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.82 mi
Kilometers
81.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 30, 1:26 PM CDT
Return by in Peosta
Thu, Apr 30, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peosta
2026-04-30T12:21
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 30, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peosta
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
Monticello
IA

City in Jones County, Iowa, United States

From Peosta
30.7 mi
00h 32m
To Cedar Rapids
30.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peosta Street

    2062 ft · 41 sec · Peosta Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peosta Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Peosta Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Peosta Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · Peosta Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sundown Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Sundown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    45.7 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

    2738 ft · 57 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on 29th Street Northeast

    1925 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

    653 ft · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

    593 ft · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peosta 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sundown Road
8.27 mi · 13%
30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi · 2%
East Post Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Peosta Street
0.58 mi · 1%
29th Street Drive Southeast
0.52 mi · 1%
29th Street Northeast
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

45.7 mi · 00h 53m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 32m from Peosta
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peosta 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 Peosta to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Peosta and 30.8 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

95 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

97 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

104 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peosta and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 50.82 mi (81.78 km).

Peosta

#1 Peosta

City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States

Population1,919
Coordinates42.4505600, -90.8504100
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Peosta Street (-90.850417, 42.45056)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Peosta and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 12:21:17.

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.