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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rock Rapids and Cedar Rapids is 250.02 miles (402.37 km).

Flight distance from Rock Rapids, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 250.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Rock Rapids to Cedar Rapids with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rock Rapids, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is: 312.95 miles (503.64 km) by car.

Driving from Rock Rapids to Cedar Rapids will take approximately 05 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Rock Rapids

City in Iowa

Population 2518
GPS Coordinates 43°25'38"N 96°10'33"W
Latitude 43.4271900
Longitude -96.1758600
Altitude 423
Country United States
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#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Science and History.

Population 134027
GPS Coordinates 42°0'30"N 91°38'39"W
Latitude 42.0083300
Longitude -91.6440700
Altitude 247
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rock Rapids and Cedar Rapids

The distance between Rock Rapids and Cedar Rapids is 504 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Rock Rapids and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 13:07:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.8 liters (11.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rock Rapids and Cedar Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rock Rapids to Cedar Rapids is $36.28 (diesel $51.33).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $36.28 $39.73 $44.88 $51.33

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rock Rapids and Cedar Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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