Cedar Rapids to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Rapids from Raleigh?
The distance from Cedar Rapids to Raleigh is 819.8 miles (1319.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1004.1 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Raleigh in North Carolina.
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. 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 Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Raleigh
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
- You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator