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

The driving distance from Saylorville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
120.19 mi
02h 00m
Flight
104.71 mi
168.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.71 mi
Kilometers
168.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.19 mi
Kilometers
193.43 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in Saylorville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saylorville
2026-04-15T16:40
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saylorville
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
Montour
IA

Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America

From Saylorville
60 mi
01h 00m
To Cedar Rapids
60.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
73°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 6th Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 6th Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 54th Avenue

    2411 ft · 52 sec · Northwest 54th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east

    2428 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2853 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3105 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant

    2428 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road

    33.5 mi · 39 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2792 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 73rd Street

    26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City

    687 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City

    1332 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2737 ft · 39 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 31%
Northeast Hubbell Road
34 mi · 28%
73rd Street
26.8 mi · 22%
IA 100 East
9.25 mi · 8%
I-35 north
6.08 mi · 5%
Northwest 6th Drive
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

37 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
104.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montour
01h 00m from Saylorville
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saylorville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 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?

Montour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Saylorville and 60.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saylorville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Montour

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

110 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saylorville and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 104.71 mi (168.51 km).

Saylorville

#1 Saylorville

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population3,301
Coordinates41.6786000, -93.6296600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 6th Drive (-93.629572, 41.678601)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.03 $36.07
Premium $4.65 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.30 $22.49 $44.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saylorville and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 16:40:31.

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.