How far is Washington, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The driving distance from Washington, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Cedar Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Cedar Rapids.
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Start on South Marion Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
709 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
2057 ft · 43 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
590 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2676 ft · 59 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
3137 ft · 1 min · North 12th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway W61
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway W61
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Continue on Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
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Turn right onto County Road G36
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road G36
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Continue on 220th Street
701 ft · 18 sec · 220th Street
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Take the ramp left
1776 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
48.2 mi · 55 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 · 8 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 Washington 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
48.2 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Cedar Rapids?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
University Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Washington and 30.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near University Heights
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 41.2991800, -91.6929400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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