Albuquerque to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

939.5 miles 1512 km · straight line
1103.8 miles actual route 1776.4 km · driving distance
20h 22min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Albuquerque to Cedar Rapids is 939.5 miles (1512 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1103.8 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Cedar Rapids. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 22min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 26min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~26h 29min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM