Cedar Rapids to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Rapids from Detroit?
The distance from Cedar Rapids to Detroit is 440.7 miles (709.2 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.4 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Detroit in Michigan.
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 Detroit. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
- You could travel this distance about 56.5 times to circle the Earth's equator