Cedar Rapids to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

214.2 miles 344.8 km · straight line
267.8 miles estimated 431 km · driving distance
5h 23min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Columbia, Missouri is 214.2 miles (344.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located S of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 267.8 miles, taking about 5h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Columbia, Missouri. 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 Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 23min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 28min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 7min $32–$94* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 116.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients