Cedar Rapids to Sequoia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1483.3 miles 2387.2 km · straight line
1780 miles estimated 2864.6 km · driving distance
35h 48min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Sequoia?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Sequoia is 1483.3 miles (2387.2 km) as the crow flies. Sequoia is located W of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1780 miles, taking about 35h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Sequoia 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 Sequoia. 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 Sequoia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 48min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 58min $142–$267* Budget
Train ~46h 32min $214–$623* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Sequoia

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Sequoia
36.49°N, 118.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
2050m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 494 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients