Cedar Rapids to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1318.1 miles 2121.3 km · straight line
1537.1 miles actual route 2473.8 km · driving distance
26h 41min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Las Vegas?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Las Vegas is 1318.1 miles (2121.3 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1537.1 miles, taking about 26h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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. 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 Las Vegas. 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.

How to Get from Cedar Rapids to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 41min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 1min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~34h 41min $184–$538* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 439 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM