Cedar Rapids to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1174.6 miles 1890.4 km · straight line
1409.6 miles estimated 2268.5 km · driving distance
28h 21min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Flagstaff?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Flagstaff is 1174.6 miles (1890.4 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1409.6 miles, taking about 28h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Flagstaff in Arizona.

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 Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 21min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 1min $113–$211* Budget
Train ~36h 51min $169–$493* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients