Drive time
Des Moines to Cedar Rapids
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The drive from Des Moines, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is approximately 1 hr 45 min covering about 105 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
105 mi
Drive time
1 hr 45 min
Midpoint
41.78°, -92.65°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Cedar Rapids, meeting halfway saves each of you about 53 miles and 53 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
41.7823°, -92.6453°
Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are about 105 miles apart — each person drives roughly 53 miles.
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