Cedar Rapids to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.8 miles 521.1 km · straight line
388.5 miles estimated 625.3 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Manhattan?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Manhattan is 323.8 miles (521.1 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located SW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.5 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Manhattan 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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients