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

The driving distance from Sumner, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
70.46 mi
01h 17m
Flight
62.31 mi
100.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.31 mi
Kilometers
100.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.46 mi
Kilometers
113.39 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Sumner
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-15T11:07
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
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
Brandon
IA

City in Iowa

From Sumner
36.2 mi
00h 38m
To Cedar Rapids
34.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Sumner and Cedar Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    2672 ft · 45 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 150th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 150th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W Avenue

    13.4 mi · 24 min · W Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 20th Street

    1098 ft · 22 sec · 20th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on W Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · W Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North 4th Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th St North

    1040 ft · 23 sec · 4th St North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    2641 ft · 50 sec · Main Street East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Street South

    1687 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on Baxter Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baxter Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · Baxter Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Baxter Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Baxter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1395 ft · 30 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Benson Shady Grove Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Benson Shady Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    32 mi · 35 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  23. 23

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
32.3 mi · 46%
W Avenue
14.4 mi · 20%
Baxter Avenue
10.6 mi · 15%
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
7.1 mi · 10%
150th Street
1.97 mi · 3%
South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

32 mi · 00h 35m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 38m from Sumner
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sumner 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 Sumner to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Sumner and 34.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 62.31 mi (100.28 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,965
Coordinates42.8474800, -92.0915600
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-92.091508, 42.847475)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 Sumner and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 11:07:28.

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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.