Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Central City, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central City, IA
Adriaan Greyling
Trip Overview
Cedar Rapids, IA to Central City, IA is 19.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via US 151 and IA 100, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Iowa, making it a straightforward local excursion. The drive is primarily on highways, offering a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger journey through Eastern Iowa without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 151 | 13 mi | 15m |
| IA 100 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Post Road Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 151
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Central City, 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
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
5
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
6
Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
7
Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Post Road Southeast
8
Turn right onto IA 100
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 100
9
Turn left onto US 151; IA 13
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 151; IA 13
10
Turn right onto West Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Maple Street
11
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.8 — 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
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
29th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Post Road Southeast
Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Maple Street
Turn right onto West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Central City, IA
Late night in Central City on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience about 13 miles on US 151 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a consistent pace. The route incorporates sections of IA 100 and 30th Street Drive Southeast, suggesting a mix that transitions from main highway corridors to more local arterial roads as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth, relatively quick driving experience without significant changes in terrain or complexity.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on US 151.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and IA 100. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): 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 27m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on US 151. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Central City, 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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