Austin, Texas to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Cedar Rapids?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Cedar Rapids is 879.1 miles (1414.8 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.3 miles, taking about 18h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Cedar Rapids
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator