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

472.3 miles 760.1 km · straight line
565 miles actual route 909.3 km · driving distance
10h 37min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Columbus, Ohio is 472.3 miles (760.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565 miles, taking about 10h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 37min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 44min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 5min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Explore more routes from Columbus, Ohio

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM