Cedar Rapids to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

238.7 miles 384.2 km · straight line
298.4 miles estimated 480.3 km · driving distance
6h 0min estimated drive time
$29 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Jefferson City?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Jefferson City is 238.7 miles (384.2 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located S of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 298.4 miles, taking about 6h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Jefferson City in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 0min $29 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 12min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 42min $36–$104* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 80 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 104.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients