Branson to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.1 miles 611.7 km · straight line
456.1 miles estimated 734 km · driving distance
9h 11min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Branson from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Branson to Cedar Rapids is 380.1 miles (611.7 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located NNE of Branson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.1 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Branson in Missouri and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Branson 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 Branson to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 11min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 1min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Branson & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients