Driving from Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids lies 1,400 km (870 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 1,708 km (1,061 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Philadelphia | Cedar Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 130,405 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 52401–52499 |
Clocks in Cedar Rapids are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 18 h 59 min journey lands only 17 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Cedar Rapids from Philadelphia?
1,400 km (870 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 1,708 km (1,061 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids by car?
About 18 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.