Distance from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Cedar Rapids (IA) is 326 miles or 525 kilometers or 283 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids is 388 miles (626 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 62 miles or 101 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cedar Rapids, IA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Cedar Rapids is 326 miles or 525 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Cedar Rapids, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Cedar Rapids, IA is 0 hours 45 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cedar Rapids, IA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 388 miles or 626 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cedar Rapids, IA is 388 miles or 626 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is approximately 388 miles (626 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Cedar Rapids, IA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Cedar Rapids, IA?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 19 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Cedar Rapids take?
Indianapolis and Cedar Rapids are 7 hours 19 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 Indianapolis and Cedar Rapids

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Cedar Rapids (IA) is 1 Hours.
Cedar Rapids time is 1 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Cedar Rapids
2025-12-14, 21:54:44 EST2025-12-14, 20:54:44 CST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Cedar Rapids Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 388 mi 626 km 336.94 nmi
Straight line distance 326 mi 525 km 283 nmi
Difference 62 mi 101 km 53 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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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 Indianapolis, IN and Cedar Rapids, IA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 13 hours 2 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 46 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 49 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 7 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 6 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 36 minutes