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

The driving distance from Tiffin, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.35 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.92 mi
33.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.35 mi
Kilometers
39.18 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Tiffin
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tiffin
2026-04-15T18:30
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Wed, Apr 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tiffin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Tiffin
12.2 mi
00h 14m
To Cedar Rapids
12.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Tiffin and Cedar Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    18 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    115 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Marengo Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Marengo Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Park Road

    85 m · 5 sec · North Park Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Park Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Forevergreen Road

    136 m · 14 sec · Forevergreen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest

    40 m · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road

    1769 ft · 44 sec · West Forevergreen Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 380 North, US 218 North, IA 27 North

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

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

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tiffin 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
19.6 mi · 81%
North Park Road
1.24 mi · 5%
East Marengo Road
0.82 mi · 3%
32nd Street Northeast
0.78 mi · 3%
I 380 North
0.37 mi · 2%
Glass Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

19.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
00h 14m from Tiffin
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tiffin 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 Tiffin to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 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?

Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Tiffin and 12.2 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shueyville

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tiffin and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).

Tiffin

#1 Tiffin

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

Population4,629
Coordinates41.7058500, -91.6629500
Altitude215
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 3rd Street (-91.662957, 41.705968)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 Tiffin and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 18:30:22.

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.