Distance from Seattle to Cedar Rapids by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Cedar Rapids (IA) is 1543 miles or 2482 kilometers or 1340 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Cedar Rapids is 1824 miles (2936 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 281 miles or 454 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Cedar Rapids is 1543 miles or 2482 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Cedar Rapids, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 3 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Cedar Rapids Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 1824 miles or 2936 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 1824 miles or 2936 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is approximately 1824 miles (2936 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 32 to 33 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA?
The total driving time is 32 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Cedar Rapids take?
Seattle and Cedar Rapids are 32 hours 0 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 Seattle and Cedar Rapids

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Cedar Rapids (IA) is 1 Hours.
Cedar Rapids time is 1 Hours ahead of Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Cedar Rapids
2025-12-14, 08:31:45 MST2025-12-14, 09:31:45 CST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Cedar Rapids Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1824 mi 2936 km 1583.96 nmi
Straight line distance 1543 mi 2482 km 1340 nmi
Difference 281 mi 454 km 243 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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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 Seattle, WA and Cedar Rapids, IA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 61 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 45 hours 52 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 40 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 36 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 33 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 30 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 22 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 35 minutes