Cedar Rapids to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Cincinnati?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Cincinnati is 424.6 miles (683.3 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.5 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Cincinnati in Ohio.

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 Cedar Rapids and Cincinnati. 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.