Brownsville to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brownsville from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Brownsville to Cedar Rapids is 1161.5 miles (1869.3 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located NNE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1393.9 miles, taking about 28h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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.