Cedar Rapids to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

621 miles 999.4 km · straight line
745.2 miles estimated 1199.3 km · driving distance
14h 59min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 59min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 59min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 29min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients