Cedar Rapids to Isle Royale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

435.1 miles 700.2 km · straight line
522.1 miles estimated 840.2 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Isle Royale?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Isle Royale is 435.1 miles (700.2 km) as the crow flies. Isle Royale is located NNE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.1 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Isle Royale 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 Isle Royale. 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 Isle Royale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Isle Royale

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Isle Royale
48.00°N, 88.90°W
America/Detroit
425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients