Cedar Rapids to Saint Charles, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

231 miles 371.8 km · straight line
288.8 miles estimated 464.8 km · driving distance
5h 49min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Saint Charles, Missouri?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Saint Charles, Missouri is 231 miles (371.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Charles, Missouri is located SSE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 288.8 miles, taking about 5h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Saint Charles, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Saint Charles, Missouri. 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 Saint Charles, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 49min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 59min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 32min $35–$101* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Saint Charles, Missouri

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Saint Charles, Missouri
38.78°N, 90.48°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients