Cedar Rapids to Danville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

246.2 miles 396.3 km · straight line
307.8 miles estimated 495.4 km · driving distance
6h 12min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Danville, Illinois?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Danville, Illinois is 246.2 miles (396.3 km) as the crow flies. Danville, Illinois is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.8 miles, taking about 6h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Danville, Illinois in Illinois.

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. 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 Danville, Illinois. 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 Danville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 12min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 26min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 53min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Danville, Illinois

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients