Cedar Rapids to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.1 miles 973.8 km · straight line
726.1 miles estimated 1168.6 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Winnipeg?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Winnipeg is 605.1 miles (973.8 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located NNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.1 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Cedar Rapids is in Iowa, United States, while Winnipeg is in Manitoba, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Winnipeg. 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 Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients