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

The driving distance from Sigourney, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
76.59 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.88 mi
88.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.88 mi
Kilometers
88.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.59 mi
Kilometers
123.26 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Sigourney
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sigourney
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sigourney
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
Williamsburg
IA

City in Iowa

From Sigourney
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Cedar Rapids
38.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1151 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 92

    2596 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 92

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 149

    11.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 149

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2600 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 149

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149

  8. 8

    Continue on M Avenue

    11.7 mi · 17 min · M Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sigourney 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M Avenue
33.7 mi · 44%
Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi · 28%
State Highway 149
16.3 mi · 21%
I 380
1.29 mi · 2%
32nd Street Northeast
0.78 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 41m from Sigourney
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sigourney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Sigourney and 38.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sigourney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

79 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

86 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sigourney and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 54.88 mi (88.32 km).

Sigourney

#1 Sigourney

City in Iowa

Population1,980
Coordinates41.3333400, -92.2046300
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-92.204618, 41.333703)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sigourney and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 22:13:16.

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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.