Cedar Rapids to Cleveland, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.7 miles 826.8 km · straight line
616.5 miles estimated 992.2 km · driving distance
12h 24min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Cleveland, Ohio?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Cleveland, Ohio is 513.7 miles (826.8 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Ohio is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.5 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Cleveland, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 24min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 53min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 7min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Cleveland, Ohio

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients