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

The driving distance from Wellman, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
51.72 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.9 mi
62.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.9 mi
Kilometers
62.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Wellman
Sat, Apr 18, 6:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellman
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellman
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
Coralville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Wellman
25.9 mi
00h 28m
To Cedar Rapids
25.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    50 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue

    1338 ft · 29 sec · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on East Avenue

    119 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 1

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 1 Southwest

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 1 Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 1 West

    973 ft · 20 sec · Highway 1 West

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.3 mi · 31 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 Wellman 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
27.3 mi · 53%
Highway 1 Southwest
13.3 mi · 26%
State Highway 22
6.24 mi · 12%
State Highway 1
1.13 mi · 2%
32nd Street Northeast
0.78 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coralville
00h 28m from Wellman
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wellman 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 Wellman to Cedar Rapids?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Coralville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Wellman and 25.8 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wellman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Coralville

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

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

RAIL

Mount Pleasant

78 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

85 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

88 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

93 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellman and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 38.9 mi (62.61 km).

Wellman

#1 Wellman

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,401
Coordinates41.4641800, -91.8382300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Cedar Rapids

#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa.

Population134,027
Coordinates42.0083300, -91.6440700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.838496, 41.464185)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellman and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 04:16:03.

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.