Cedar Rapids to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1602 miles 2578.1 km · straight line
1922.3 miles estimated 3093.7 km · driving distance
38h 40min estimated drive time
$185 - $228 estimated fuel cost
~3h 43min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Olympic?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Olympic is 1602 miles (2578.1 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1922.3 miles, taking about 38h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Olympic in Washington.

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. 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. 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 Olympic. 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 Olympic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 40min $185 - $228 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 24min $154–$288* Budget
Train ~50h 16min $231–$673* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Olympic

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 534 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients