Cedar Rapids to Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Gulfport?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Gulfport is 816.7 miles (1314.3 km) as the crow flies. Gulfport is located S of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 980 miles, taking about 19h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Gulfport in Mississippi.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Gulfport. 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.