Cedar Rapids to Springfield, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

975.5 miles 1569.9 km · straight line
1170.6 miles estimated 1883.9 km · driving distance
23h 33min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Springfield, Massachusetts?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Springfield, Massachusetts is 975.5 miles (1569.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Massachusetts is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1170.6 miles, taking about 23h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Springfield, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 33min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 16min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 37min $140–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Springfield, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients