Cedar Rapids to Charlotte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

747 miles 1202.1 km · straight line
957.2 miles actual route 1540.4 km · driving distance
18h 12min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Charlotte?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Charlotte is 747 miles (1202.1 km) as the crow flies. Charlotte is located SE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.2 miles, taking about 18h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Charlotte in North Carolina.

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 Cedar Rapids and Charlotte. 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 Cedar Rapids to Charlotte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 12min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 50min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~23h 40min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Charlotte

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM