Cedar Rapids to Junction City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.4 miles 549.4 km · straight line
409.7 miles estimated 659.3 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Junction City?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Junction City is 341.4 miles (549.4 km) as the crow flies. Junction City is located SW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.7 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Junction City in Kansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Junction 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 Junction City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Junction City

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients