Cedar Rapids to Cheyenne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

683 miles 1099.2 km · straight line
819.6 miles estimated 1319 km · driving distance
16h 29min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Cheyenne?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Cheyenne is 683 miles (1099.2 km) as the crow flies. Cheyenne is located W of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 819.6 miles, taking about 16h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Cheyenne in Wyoming.

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 Cedar Rapids and Cheyenne. 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 Cedar Rapids to Cheyenne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 29min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 47min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 26min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Cheyenne

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients