Butte to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1070.8 miles 1723.3 km · straight line
1285 miles estimated 2068 km · driving distance
25h 51min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Butte from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Butte to Cedar Rapids is 1070.8 miles (1723.3 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located E of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1285 miles, taking about 25h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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 Butte 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 Butte to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 51min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 1min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~33h 36min $154–$450* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 357 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients