How far is it from Cedar Rapids, IA, to Chelsea, IA, ?

The distance between Cedar Rapids, IA, and Chelsea, IA, is 41 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids, IA, to Chelsea, IA, ?

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA, to Chelsea, IA, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Cedar Rapids, IA, to Chelsea, IA, ?

The fastest route from Cedar Rapids, IA, to Chelsea, IA, covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Chelsea, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

Chelsea, IA lies roughly to the west of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Which roads does the route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA follow?

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA mainly follows US 30.

Which towns do you pass between Cedar Rapids, IA and Chelsea, IA?

Towns on the route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA include Fairfax, Atkins, Belle Plaine.

Are there charging stations between Cedar Rapids, IA and Chelsea, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA, including Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); MAVERIK CEDAR RAPIDS DC (150 kW); McGrath Auto (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

Cedar Rapids, IA Chelsea, IA

Distance: 41 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA takes about 55 min via US 30; US 218. The distance is 41 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cedar Rapids, IA, Fairfax, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 41 mi

1 Depart right 44 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto 10th Avenue Southwest 84 yd
3 Turn right onto 6th Street Southwest 1 mi
4 Turn right onto 15th Avenue Southwest 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto 16th Avenue Southwest 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Williams Boulevard Southwest 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Williams Blvd SW 1 mi
8 Take ramp right 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left 34 mi
10 Turn left onto County Road V18 4 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Station Street 1 mi
12 Arrive left onto Station Street

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The return trip from Chelsea, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers roughly the same distance, 41 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

19 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 mi

Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 20 Wilson Ave Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404250 kW
MAVERIK CEDAR RAPIDS DCCCS, CHAdeMO · 2604 16th Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404150 kW
McGrath AutoCCS · 1040 North Center Point Road, Hiawatha, IA, 5223360 kW
McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge RamCCS, Type1 · 4610 Center Point Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, 5240260 kW
McGrath Hyundai Hiawatha - DCFCCCS · 1090 North Center Point Road, Hiawatha, IA, 5223360 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Chelsea, IA → Luzerne, IA13 mi · 25 min Chelsea, IA → Tama, IA12 mi · 20 min Chelsea, IA → Keystone, IA16 mi · 25 min Chelsea, IA → Marengo, IA23 mi · 40 min Chelsea, IA → The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)43 mi · 1 h Chelsea, IA → Vining, IA6 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Cedar Rapids, IA, {fromState} to Chelsea, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Cedar Rapids, IA, {fromState} and Chelsea, IA, {toState} is 41 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Rapids, IA, {fromState} to Chelsea, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA, {fromState} to Chelsea, IA, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Cedar Rapids, IA, {fromState} to Chelsea, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Cedar Rapids, IA, {fromState} to Chelsea, IA, {toState} covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Chelsea, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?: Chelsea, IA lies roughly to the west of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Which roads does the route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA follow?: The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA mainly follows US 30.
Which towns do you pass between Cedar Rapids, IA and Chelsea, IA?: Towns on the route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA include Fairfax, Atkins, Belle Plaine.
Are there charging stations between Cedar Rapids, IA and Chelsea, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Chelsea, IA, including Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); MAVERIK CEDAR RAPIDS DC (150 kW); McGrath Auto (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

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