Day trip from Cedar Rapids to Madison
Madison lies 219 km (136 mi) north-east of Cedar Rapids, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 219 km (136 mi) apart, Madison is a realistic day trip from Cedar Rapids: about 3 h 33 min each way by road.
| Cedar Rapids | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 130,405 | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 52401–52499 | 53701–53794 |
What to see in Madison
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Children's Museum | 150,000 | — |
The busiest is Madison Children's Museum at 150,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Madison
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Staying in Madison
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Cedar Rapids?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cedar Rapids; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Madison by road?
About 3 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cedar Rapids and Madison?
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.