Atlanta to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.8 miles 1116.6 km · straight line
839.6 miles actual route 1351.2 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Atlanta to Cedar Rapids is 693.8 miles (1116.6 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.6 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM