Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Springville, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springville, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Midwest, the 13.5-mile journey from Cedar Rapids to Springville, Iowa, is a straightforward option. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 20 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, the drive is as economical as it is brief. Since both towns are located within the same region, you will not encounter any major climate or cultural shifts along the way. Planning an overnight stay is unnecessary given the short duration, allowing you to enjoy the area at your own pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Airport Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marion Airport Road
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Springville, 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
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Marion Airport Road
11
Turn left onto CR X20
509 ft
·
10 sec
·
Springville Road
12
Continue on CR X20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
6th Street
13
Turn right onto CR X20
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
1st Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR X20
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto John Street
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
John Street
16
Turn right onto Water Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Water Street
17
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.1 — 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
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
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR X20 / 1st Avenue
Turn right onto CR X20 / 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR X20 / Broadway Street
Turn left onto CR X20 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Springville, IA
Late night in Springville on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay focused as you navigate transitions between roads. While you will spend about 27% of your time on highways, the route remains largely grounded in local infrastructure. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5.7 miles on Marion Airport Road, providing a brief period of steady travel before you return to more frequent turning. You will primarily utilize IA 100 and 30th Street Drive Southeast to bridge the distance between these two Iowa communities. Expect a mix of varying road speeds that keeps the experience feeling active rather than monotonous.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Marion Airport Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 9 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 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 151 / Marion Airport Road): 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 20m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 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 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 151 / Marion Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springville, 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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