Cedar Rapids to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1533.6 miles 2468.1 km · straight line
1867 miles actual route 3004.6 km · driving distance
32h 41min estimated drive time
$180 - $221 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from San Diego?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to San Diego is 1533.6 miles (2468.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1867 miles, taking about 32h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and San Diego in California.

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 41min $180 - $221 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 13min $149–$280* Budget
Train ~42h 29min $224–$653* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & San Diego

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 511 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM