Cedar Rapids to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1315.2 miles 2116.6 km · straight line
1578.2 miles estimated 2539.9 km · driving distance
31h 45min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Spokane?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Spokane is 1315.2 miles (2116.6 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1578.2 miles, taking about 31h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Spokane 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 45min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 6min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~41h 17min $189–$552* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Spokane

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 438 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients