Cedar Rapids to Lansing, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Lansing, Michigan?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Lansing, Michigan is 365.2 miles (587.7 km) as the crow flies. Lansing, Michigan is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.2 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan. 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.