How far is Solon, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solon and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on East Main Street
2007 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 382 Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 382 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ely Road Northeast
4 m · 1 sec · Ely Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Ely Road Northeast
4.1 mi · 7 min · Ely Road Northeast
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Ely Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ely Road
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Turn right onto C Street Southwest
1948 ft · 47 sec · C Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 west, US 151 south
2057 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.3 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast
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Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon and Cedar Rapids.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.33 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Solon 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 Solon to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Solon and 12.2 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Solon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Ely
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.58 km).
#1 Solon
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,771 |
| Coordinates | 41.8072300, -91.4940600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Rapids
The second most populous city in Iowa.
| Population | 134,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.0083300, -91.6440700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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