Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tiffin, IA
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Cedar Rapids, IA to Tiffin, IA is 24.2 miles and takes about 32m via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically within Iowa. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns on local roads rather than highway cruising. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops along the way.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| North Park Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Marengo Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Forevergreen Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coldstream Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tiffany Drive Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Tiffin, IA.
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
Turn left
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road
Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
Turn left onto North Park Road
Continue on US 6
Turn left onto Summer Hays Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward North Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Tiffin on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, so be prepared for navigation. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Avenue of the Saints, North Park Road, and 29th Street Northeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more turns. The route progresses through a mix of local streets and county roads, requiring your attention to stay on course.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 10 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tiffin, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
Liberty
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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