Cedar Rapids to Denison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.3 miles 1012.7 km · straight line
755.1 miles estimated 1215.2 km · driving distance
15h 11min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Denison?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Denison is 629.3 miles (1012.7 km) as the crow flies. Denison is located SSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.1 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Denison 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 11min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 13min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 44min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Denison

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m 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 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients