Cedar Rapids to Niagara Falls, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

645.4 miles 1038.7 km · straight line
774.5 miles estimated 1246.4 km · driving distance
15h 35min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Niagara Falls, New York?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Niagara Falls, New York is 645.4 miles (1038.7 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, New York is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 774.5 miles, taking about 15h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Niagara Falls, New York in New York.

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 Niagara Falls, New York. 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 Niagara Falls, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 35min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 42min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 16min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Niagara Falls, New York

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients