Cedar Rapids to Deadwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.8 miles 1013.5 km · straight line
755.7 miles estimated 1216.2 km · driving distance
15h 12min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Deadwood?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Deadwood is 629.8 miles (1013.5 km) as the crow flies. Deadwood is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.7 miles, taking about 15h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Deadwood in South Dakota.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Deadwood. 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 Deadwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 12min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 14min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 46min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Deadwood

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients