Barrie to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.8 miles 1005.5 km · straight line
749.7 miles estimated 1206.6 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
CAD 122 - CAD 150 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Barrie to Cedar Rapids is 624.8 miles (1005.5 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located W of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.7 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Barrie is in Ontario, Canada, while Cedar Rapids is in Iowa, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie and Cedar Rapids. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barrie to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min CAD 122 - CAD 150 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients