Distance from Washington to Cedar Rapids by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Cedar Rapids (IA) is 798 miles or 1283 kilometers or 693 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Cedar Rapids is 931 miles (1499 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 133 miles or 216 km.

Washington to Cedar Rapids Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Cedar Rapids, IA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 931 miles or 1499 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Cedar Rapids, IA is 931 miles or 1499 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is approximately 931 miles (1499 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Cedar Rapids, IA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Cedar Rapids, IA?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Cedar Rapids take?
Washington and Cedar Rapids are 17 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and Cedar Rapids

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Cedar Rapids (IA) is 1 Hours.
Cedar Rapids time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Cedar Rapids
2026-05-03, 00:52:15 EDT	2026-05-02, 23:52:15 CDT

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Cedar Rapids Iowa, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	931 mi	1499 km	808.48 nmi
Straight line distance	798 mi	1283 km	693 nmi
Difference	133 mi	216 km	115 nmi

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