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

The driving distance from Woodward, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
132.46 mi
02h 15m
Flight
117.54 mi
189.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.54 mi
Kilometers
189.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.46 mi
Kilometers
213.17 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodward
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Cedar Rapids
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodward
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
Le Grand
IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa, United States

From Woodward
66.2 mi
01h 07m
To Cedar Rapids
66.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2343 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 1st Street

    2680 ft · 52 sec · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Kennedy Avenue

    121 m · 12 sec · North Kennedy Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East North Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 330th Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · 330th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 330th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 330th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 210

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 210

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I-35 north: Minneapolis

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Business I 35, US 30: Ames, Iowa State University, Nevada

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Nevada

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City

    687 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City

    1332 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2737 ft · 39 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast

    56 m · 10 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

    54 m · 8 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast

    130 m · 19 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodward and Cedar Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
92.8 mi · 70%
IA 100 East
9.25 mi · 7%
I-35 north
8.27 mi · 6%
330th Street
5.57 mi · 4%
State Highway 210
4.64 mi · 4%
32nd Street Northeast
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

92.2 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Grand
01h 07m from Woodward
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodward and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Woodward and 66.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodward and Sunny near Cedar Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Le Grand

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

114 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Cedar Rapids. Straight-line distance: 117.54 mi (189.17 km).

Woodward

#1 Woodward

City in Iowa, USA

Population1,472
Coordinates41.8569300, -93.9219000
Altitude326
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 Main Street (-93.921996, 41.856931)
End: Tiperary Drive Northeast (-91.643986, 42.00833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodward and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 00:04:35.

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.