Cedar Rapids to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.6 miles 524 km · straight line
391.3 miles actual route 629.8 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Indianapolis?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Indianapolis is 325.6 miles (524 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.3 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Indianapolis in Indiana.

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 Indianapolis. 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.

How to Get from Cedar Rapids to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM