Cedar Rapids to Coeur d'Alene: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1285.6 miles 2069 km · straight line
1542.7 miles estimated 2482.8 km · driving distance
31h 2min estimated drive time
$148 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Coeur d'Alene?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Coeur d'Alene is 1285.6 miles (2069 km) as the crow flies. Coeur d'Alene is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1542.7 miles, taking about 31h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Coeur d'Alene in Idaho.

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 Coeur d'Alene. 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 Coeur d'Alene

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 2min $148 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 14min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~40h 21min $185–$540* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Coeur d'Alene

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 429 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients