Day trip from Cedar Rapids to Rochester
Rochester lies 234 km (145 mi) north of Cedar Rapids, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 234 km (145 mi) apart, Rochester is a realistic day trip from Cedar Rapids: about 3 h 48 min each way by road.
| Cedar Rapids | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 130,405 | 112,225 |
| Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 52401–52499 | 55901–55906 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rochester
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Staying in Rochester
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Common questions
How far is Rochester from Cedar Rapids?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, north of Cedar Rapids; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Rochester by road?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cedar Rapids and Rochester?
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.