Cedar Rapids to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Rapids from New River Gorge?
The distance from Cedar Rapids to New River Gorge is 621 miles (999.4 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 745.2 miles, taking about 14h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator