Cedar Rapids to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.6 miles 1499.3 km · straight line
1118 miles estimated 1799.2 km · driving distance
22h 29min estimated drive time
$108 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Montreal?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Montreal is 931.6 miles (1499.3 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located ENE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1118 miles, taking about 22h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Cedar Rapids is in Iowa, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Montreal. 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 Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 29min $108 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 59min $89–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 14min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Montreal

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients