Cedar Rapids to College Station: Road Trip Guide & Distance

828.2 miles 1332.8 km · straight line
993.8 miles estimated 1599.4 km · driving distance
20h 0min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from College Station?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to College Station is 828.2 miles (1332.8 km) as the crow flies. College Station is located SSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 993.8 miles, taking about 20h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and College Station in Texas.

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 College Station. 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 College Station

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 0min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 0min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~26h 0min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & College Station

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients