Drive time to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID / KCID) is a medium-sized airport serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It sits 869 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 8,600 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Cedar Rapids, IA — the airport lies about 6.8 miles south of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to CID from cities near Cedar Rapids

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of CID. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to The Eastern Iowa Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Cedar Rapids, IA 6.8 mi south Get drive time →
Iowa City, IA 18 mi north-west Get drive time →
Waterloo, IA 53 mi south-east Get drive time →
Cedar Falls, IA 59 mi south-east Get drive time →
Davenport, IA 64 mi north-west Get drive time →
Rock Island, IL 64 mi north-west Get drive time →
Bettendorf, IA 67 mi west Get drive time →
Moline, IL 67 mi north-west Get drive time →
Dubuque, IA 68 mi south-west Get drive time →
Ottumwa, IA 70 mi north-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near CID

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

CID at a glance

IATA code
CID
ICAO code
KCID
Serving
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
State
Iowa
Elevation
869 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
8,600 ft
Coordinates
41.8847, -91.7108
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from CID

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from CID, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like CID, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Iowa

See all 8 airports in Iowa →

FAQ

Questions about driving to CID

How long does it take to drive to CID?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to The Eastern Iowa Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Cedar Rapids?

The Eastern Iowa Airport uses the IATA code CID and the ICAO code KCID. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 869 feet above sea level.

How far is CID from Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids, IA is about 6.8 miles from CID in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Cedar Rapids as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near CID?

Within 200 miles: ALO (58 mi), DBQ (63 mi), MLI (69 mi), BRL (82 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from CID?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to CID. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.