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

The driving distance from Postville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89 mi
01h 45m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89 mi
Kilometers
143.23 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Postville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Postville
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Postville
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
Hazleton
IA

Township in Buchanan County, Iowa

From Postville
47.8 mi
00h 52m
To Cedar Rapids
41.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lawler Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Lawler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Tilden Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · West Tilden Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Bradford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Bradford Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 150

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 150

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 150

  8. 8

    Continue on K Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · K Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 100th Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto P Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · P Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 60th Street

    2127 ft · 41 sec · 60th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Palace Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Palace Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Frederick Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Frederick Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway 150

    134 m · 7 sec · Highway 150

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    778 ft · 15 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast

    1413 ft · 26 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Rock Island Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rock Island Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Palace Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Palace Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Jackson Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Jamestown Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jamestown Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street East

    647 ft · 18 sec · 1st Street East

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Jamestown Avenue

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Jamestown Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on 31st Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · 31st Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  35. 35

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  36. 36

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Postville and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
20.5 mi · 23%
Jamestown Avenue
14.7 mi · 16%
Mill Street
9.11 mi · 10%
West Tilden Street
7.76 mi · 9%
Lincoln Road
7.08 mi · 8%
Jackson Avenue
6.54 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazleton
00h 52m from Postville
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Postville 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 Postville to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Hazleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Postville and 41.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Postville and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 km).

Postville

#1 Postville

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population2,033
Coordinates43.0847000, -91.5682000
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lawler Street (-91.568341, 43.084695)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.89 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.78 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Postville and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 21:57:25.

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.