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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Mitchellville, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

115.3 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

Mitchellville, IA

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Trip Overview

This 115.3-mile drive from Cedar Rapids to Mitchellville, Iowa, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in just over 2 hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-80, making it a practical choice for those looking for efficiency. As both locations are within the Midwest region of Iowa, you'll experience consistent, familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout your trip. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss transition between these two Iowa points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 89.2 mi 1h 35m
Avenue of the Saints 21.5 mi 24m
29th Street Northeast 1.2 mi 2m
Northeast 112th Street 0.6 mi 1m
6th Street Northwest 0.5 mi <1m
Center Avenue North 0.3 mi <1m
Lindale Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Coldstream Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 89.2 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

89 mi · 1 hr 35 min · I 80
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward CR M27: Mitchellville
12

Turn left onto CR S27

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 112th Street
13

Turn left onto CR S27

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 6th Street Northwest
14

Turn right onto CR S27

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Center Avenue North
15

Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast

97 ft · 4 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
16

Arrive at destination

2nd Street Northeast

Trip Plan

Given its manageable 2-hour duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. Leaving Cedar Rapids in the morning allows you to arrive in Mitchellville with ample daylight. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps utilizing services along I-80. The estimated $18 fuel cost is a good budget point for this trip. A specific tip: keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you near the end of the 89.2-mile stretch on I-80, as services might be more spaced out before you transition to local roads.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mitchellville, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar Rapids, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 89.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belle Plaine, IA

58 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

Coralville, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brooklyn, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.2 miles.

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.5 — 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

4
23.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 80

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 80
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.03 one way

$36.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.79 $39.58
premium $4.89 $22.19 $44.38
diesel $5.61 $25.46 $50.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Late night in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

SE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 8:55PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:50PM CDT until April 21 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Mitchellville, IA

Late night in Mitchellville on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

S 8 to 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 8:55PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:50PM CDT until April 21 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

61°F

Belle Plaine, IA

58 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 9m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 77% of the 115.3 miles on major thoroughfares like I-80 and Avenue of the Saints. The longest uninterrupted stretch unfolds over 89.2 miles on I-80, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition onto local roads like 29th Street Northeast as you approach your destination. This blend means extended periods of steady driving punctuated by a more local feel closer to Mitchellville.

77% 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: 89.2 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Avenue of the Saints. You will hit about 12 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 115.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 2h 9m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.2 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 Mitchellville, 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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