Day trip from Cedar Rapids to Aurora
Aurora lies 277 km (172 mi) east of Cedar Rapids, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Aurora is a realistic day trip from Cedar Rapids: about 4 h 30 min each way by road.
| Cedar Rapids | Aurora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 130,405 | 200,661 |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 52401–52499 | 60502–60598 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Aurora
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Staying in Aurora
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Common questions
How far is Aurora from Cedar Rapids?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, east of Cedar Rapids; by road roughly 337 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Aurora by road?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cedar Rapids and Aurora?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.