Cedar Rapids to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Dallas, Texas is 697.4 miles (1122.3 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located SSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 815.2 miles, taking about 15h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas. 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.