Baltimore to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

808.9 miles 1301.8 km · straight line
939 miles actual route 1511.1 km · driving distance
17h 30min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Baltimore to Cedar Rapids is 808.9 miles (1301.8 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939 miles, taking about 17h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 30min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 0min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 45min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM