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

The driving distance from Walford, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
18.75 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.28 mi
21.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.28 mi
Kilometers
21.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.18 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM CDT
Return by in Walford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walford
2026-04-16T03:21
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfax
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Walford
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Cedar Rapids
11.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B Avenue West

    113 m · 20 sec · B Avenue West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Co Trunk Rd E68

    634 ft · 12 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68

  3. 3

    Continue on Amana Road Southwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard

    26 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard

    1594 ft · 25 sec · Williams Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Williams Blvd

    1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd

  8. 8

    Continue on Williams Boulevard Southwest

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest

    17 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

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

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast

    1360 ft · 36 sec · 29th Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast

    1324 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walford 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amana Road Southwest
3.45 mi · 18%
Williams Boulevard
3.29 mi · 18%
Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 11%
Avenue of the Saints
1.98 mi · 11%
1st Avenue West
1.16 mi · 6%
Williams Blvd
1.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Amana Road Southwest

Continue on Amana Road Southwest

3.45 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 11m from Walford
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Walford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Walford and 11.2 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Walford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

107 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

109 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

112 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
RAIL

Ottumwa station

113 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walford and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.38 km).

Walford

#1 Walford

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,436
Coordinates41.8783400, -91.8346200
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: B Avenue West (-91.834623, 41.878535)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Walford and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 03:21:11.

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.