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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Peosta, IA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

61.5 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
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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Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Downtown Peosta, IA, IA

Peosta, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Peosta, IA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Marion Airport Road, 200th Avenue, Sundown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on Marion Airport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Marion Airport Road 24.1 mi 27m
200th Avenue 21.6 mi 24m
Sundown Road 8.3 mi 14m
IA 100 2.6 mi 3m
30th Street Drive Southeast 1.5 mi 2m
US 151 1.1 mi 1m
East Post Road Southeast 0.6 mi 1m
Peosta Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Marion Airport Road — 24.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 151; IA 13
10

Turn right onto US 151

24 mi · 27 min · Marion Airport Road
11

Continue on US 151

22 mi · 24 min · 200th Avenue
12

Turn left onto CR Y21

8.3 mi · 14 min · Sundown Road
13

Continue on CR Y21

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Peosta Street
14

Enter roundabout onto CR Y21

122 ft · 2 sec · Peosta Street
15

Continue on CR Y21

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Peosta Street
16

Arrive at destination

CR Y21

Where to Stop

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

city in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anamosa, IA

31 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

Springville, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monticello, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.1 — 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

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

4
6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 151 / Marion Airport Road

Turn right onto US 151 / Marion Airport Road

Navigation decision point

5
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | CR Y21 / Peosta Street

Enter roundabout onto CR Y21 / Peosta Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.53 one way

$19.07 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $10.46 $20.91
premium $4.93 $11.93 $23.86
diesel $5.60 $13.56 $27.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.46 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 Aug 31, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Morning in Cedar Rapids on Thursday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:05PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 11:43AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Destination

Peosta, IA

Morning in Peosta on Thursday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 1:05PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 11:43AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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

2 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 20m 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?

61.5 mi in 1h 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Marion Airport Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Peosta, IA is easy. At 1h 20m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,094 ft 802 ft

Total Climb

616 ft

Total Descent

367 ft

Highest Point

1,094 ft

~57.1 mi in

Elevation Range

292 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cedar Rapids, IA

Full guide →

Founded 1849

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Mother Mosque of America — historic mosque in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
  • • Douglas and Charlotte Grant House — historic house in Iowa, United States
  • • Linn County Courthouse — courthouse in Iowa

Arriving in Peosta, IA

Full guide →

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 20m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Marion Airport Road. 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 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 Peosta, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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