Cedar Rapids to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.4 miles 609 km · straight line
454.1 miles estimated 730.8 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Owensboro?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Owensboro is 378.4 miles (609 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located SE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.1 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Owensboro in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Owensboro. 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 Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients