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Trip from Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

60.1 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Dyersville, IA, IA

Dyersville, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Trip Overview

Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 60.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via US 151, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, offering a straightforward journey. It's a short, manageable drive, perfect for a same-day excursion or a relaxed start to a longer adventure. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making for an efficient transit between these two Iowa communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 151 38.2 mi 44m
State Highway 136 12.9 mi 17m
IA 100 2.6 mi 3m
30th Street Drive Southeast 1.5 mi 2m
9th Street Southeast 1.2 mi 1m
1st Street North 0.7 mi 1m
East Post Road 0.7 mi 1m
2nd Avenue Southeast 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 151 — 38.2 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 2nd Street Southeast

276 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
2

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
3

Turn right onto US 52

495 ft · 8 sec · 11th Street Southeast
4

Continue on US 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
5

Continue on IA 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
6

Continue on IA 136

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street North
7

Continue on IA 136

8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 136
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge onto US 151

37 mi · 42 min · US 151
10

Turn left onto US 151; IA 13

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 151; IA 13
11

Turn right onto IA 100

2.6 mi · 3 min · IA 100
12

Turn left onto East Post Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Post Road
13

Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast

1.5 mi · 2 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast
14

Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

0.5 mi · 56 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast
15

Continue on 29th Street Northeast

0.4 mi · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast
16

Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
17

Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
18

Arrive at destination

Tiperary Drive Northeast

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

30 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.

Popular next leg

Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

22.7 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Cascade, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anamosa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Dyersville, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 52 / 11th Street Southeast

Turn right onto US 52 / 11th Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

4
15.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | IA 100

Turn right onto IA 100

Navigation decision point

4
57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | 30th Street Drive Southeast

Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.40 one way

$18.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.32 $20.63
premium $4.89 $11.57 $23.13
diesel $5.61 $13.27 $26.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.31 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.26 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.41 $3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Dyersville, IA

Morning in Dyersville on Sunday

Local time

6:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Rapids, IA

Morning in Cedar Rapids on Sunday

Local time

6:54 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

20 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 17m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience 38.2 miles on US 151 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a steady pace. The journey transitions from US 151 to State Highway 136 and finally IA 100, offering a mix of highway speeds and slightly more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal slowdowns.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on US 151.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and State Highway 136. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Avenue Southeast.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 (2nd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 52 / 11th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on US 151. 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 (2nd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 52 / 11th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cedar Rapids, 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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