Cedar Rapids to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1542.2 miles 2481.9 km · straight line
1831 miles actual route 2946.7 km · driving distance
31h 55min estimated drive time
$176 - $217 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Seattle?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Seattle is 1542.2 miles (2481.9 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1831 miles, taking about 31h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 55min $176 - $217 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 18min $146–$275* Budget
Train ~41h 30min $220–$641* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Seattle

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 514 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM