Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Jacksonville, Florida is 978.8 miles (1575.3 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1184.5 miles, taking about 22h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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.