Cedar Rapids to Draper: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Draper?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Draper is 1052.6 miles (1694 km) as the crow flies. Draper is located W of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1263.1 miles, taking about 25h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Draper in Utah.

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 Draper. 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.