Cedar Rapids to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614.4 miles 988.8 km · straight line
737.3 miles estimated 1186.6 km · driving distance
14h 50min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Pittsburgh is 614.4 miles (988.8 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 737.3 miles, taking about 14h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 50min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 48min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 17min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients