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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Brooklyn, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

68 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Iowa, United States

Brooklyn, IA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, the 68-mile trip from Cedar Rapids to Brooklyn, Iowa, is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of roughly $10, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate between these two Iowa towns. You will rely on a mix of I-80, the Avenue of the Saints, and County Road V18 to get to your destination. Because the travel time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra activities planned. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go without requiring much logistical heavy lifting.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 40.8 mi 43m
Avenue of the Saints 21.5 mi 24m
County Road V18 1.6 mi 2m
29th Street Northeast 1.2 mi 2m
Clay Street 0.6 mi 1m
Jackson Street 0.3 mi <1m
Lindale Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Coldstream Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 40.8 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Brooklyn, IA.

1

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

56 ft · 2 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
2

Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
3

At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
4

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast
5

Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
7

Merge onto I 380; IA 27

22 mi · 24 min · Avenue of the Saints
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
10

Merge onto I 80

41 mi · 43 min · I 80
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward Brooklyn
12

Turn right onto CR V18

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road V18
13

Continue on CR V18

0.6 mi · 1 min · Clay Street
14

Turn slight left onto CR V18; US 6 Hist

406 ft · 10 sec · CR V18; US 6 Hist
15

Turn right onto CR V18

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Jackson Street
16

Arrive at destination

CR V18

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Coralville, IA

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

North Liberty, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lindale Avenue Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 29th Street Northeast

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
23.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
5
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | CR V18 / Jackson Street

Turn right onto CR V18 / Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.63 one way

$21.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.67 $23.34
premium $4.89 $13.09 $26.17
diesel $5.61 $15.01 $30.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Late night in Cedar Rapids on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 4:41PM CDT until April 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 13 at 3:13PM CDT until April 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Brooklyn, IA

Late night in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, transitioning from major thoroughfares to smaller local roads. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of high-speed cruising and more relaxed travel. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 40.8 miles while navigating I-80, which allows for steady, consistent progress early on. As you move away from the main interstate corridors and transition onto County Road V18, the pace of the drive shifts noticeably. You should be prepared for the change in road type as you navigate through the heart of the Iowa landscape.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.8 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Cedar Rapids, IA

Full guide →

Cedar Rapids is a city in Eastern Iowa. In 2016, it was the second largest city in Iowa by population and is home to about 137,000 residents. Largely known as an industrial, working class city, Cedar Rapids has begun to grow and expand employment opportunities in the service sector, attracting new residents to the area. While out of the way of most major travel routes and destinations, a stop in Cedar Rapids may uncover a great taste of the Midwest. Typical Iowa hospitality is not lost here.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 68 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.8 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, IA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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