Boston, Massachusetts to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1051.6 miles 1692.4 km · straight line
1229.1 miles actual route 1978 km · driving distance
23h 10min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cedar Rapids is 1051.6 miles (1692.4 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.1 miles, taking about 23h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 10min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 48min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~30h 7min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM