Driving from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
Des Moines lies 169 km (105 mi) west of Cedar Rapids, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 206 km (128 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cedar Rapids | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 130,405 | 214,133 |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 52401–52499 | 50301–50983 |
Where to book car hire from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
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Staying in Des Moines
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Common questions
How far is Des Moines from Cedar Rapids?
169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, west of Cedar Rapids; by road roughly 206 km (128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines by car?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.