Distance from Houston to Cedar Rapids by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Cedar Rapids (IA) is 870 miles or 1400 kilometers or 756 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Cedar Rapids is 1061 miles (1709 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 191 miles or 309 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Cedar Rapids, IA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Cedar Rapids is 870 miles or 1400 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Cedar Rapids, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Cedar Rapids?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Cedar Rapids, IA is 2 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Cedar Rapids Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Cedar Rapids, IA
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Cedar Rapids, IA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Cedar Rapids, IA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 1061 miles or 1709 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Cedar Rapids, IA is 1061 miles or 1709 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is approximately 1061 miles (1709 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Cedar Rapids, IA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Cedar Rapids, IA?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Cedar Rapids take?
Houston and Cedar Rapids are 19 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Cedar Rapids

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Cedar Rapids (IA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Cedar Rapids
2025-12-15, 04:18:08 CST2025-12-15, 04:18:08 CST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Cedar Rapids Iowa, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Cedar Rapids, IA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1061 mi 1709 km 921.37 nmi
Straight line distance 870 mi 1400 km 756 nmi
Difference 191 mi 309 km 165 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Cedar Rapids Details

Cedar Rapids is located in Iowa, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 0' 30'' Longitude: W 91° 38' 38.7''
Latitude42.00833
Longitude-91.64407
StateIowa
Nearest airports to Cedar Rapids

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Cedar Rapids, IA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 35 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 42 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 21 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 48 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 21 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 33 minutes