Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Lisbon, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, IA
Bob Jenkin
Trip Overview
Cedar Rapids, IA to Lisbon, IA is 19.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Lincoln Freeway and US 151, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically staying within Iowa. Expect a driving experience that blends highway speeds with some local road cruising. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick segment connecting two points within the state. You'll find the drive straightforward and efficient for its purpose.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| US 151 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Lakeside Rd | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Kirkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 1 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Freeway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Lisbon, 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
Continue on CR E44
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lakeside Rd
8
Turn right onto US 151; IA 13
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 151; IA 13
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: Mount Vernon
10
Merge onto US 30
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Freeway
11
Take the exit onto US 30 Bus
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30 Bus
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
12
Turn left onto US 30 Bus; IA 1
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Highway 1
13
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
14
Continue on US 30 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
15
Continue on US 30 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kirkwood Boulevard
16
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Washington Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.1 — 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
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: Mount Vernon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 East: Mount Vernon
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 30 Bus
Take the exit onto US 30 Bus toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 1: Mount Vernon, Iowa City
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Turn left onto US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Navigation decision point
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 30 Bus / Lincoln Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus / Lincoln Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
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
Lisbon, IA
Night in Lisbon on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
1 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
29m 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 offers a mixed bag of road types, with 54% of it on highways. You'll primarily navigate via the Lincoln Freeway and US 151, experiencing a 5.3-mile stretch on the Lincoln Freeway without any major interruptions. The route transitions between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local, slower-paced roads as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll adjust your driving style a few times, moving from steady highway cruising to more attentive navigation on secondary routes.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Lincoln Freeway.
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 9 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 19.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.4 miles (US 30 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Lisbon, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Iowa City along the way.
Iowa City
16.4 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 30 Bus
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Lincoln Freeway. 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 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.4 miles (US 30 Bus): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lisbon, 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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