Cedar Rapids to Rexburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1024.5 miles 1648.8 km · straight line
1229.4 miles estimated 1978.6 km · driving distance
24h 44min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Rexburg?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Rexburg is 1024.5 miles (1648.8 km) as the crow flies. Rexburg is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.4 miles, taking about 24h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Rexburg in Idaho.

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 Rexburg. 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 Rexburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 44min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 41min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 9min $148–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Rexburg

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Rexburg
43.83°N, 111.79°W
America/Boise
1483m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 342 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients