Origin
Jesup, IA
Late night in Jesup on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
43.2 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, IA
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Trip Overview
This 43.2-mile drive from Jesup, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA takes about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate mainly local roads, including Avenue of the Saints and 32nd Street Northeast, with no highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $7. Given the short distance and quick travel time, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. This is a straightforward journey through the Midwest.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 32 mi | 34m |
| Benson Shady Grove Avenue | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn right onto V65
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Benson Shady Grove Avenue
4
Continue on CR V65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black Hawk Buchanan Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
10
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
11
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
12
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
13
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Jesup, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR D22 / South Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR D22 / South Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
V65 / Benson Shady Grove Avenue
Turn right onto V65 / Benson Shady Grove Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Cedar Rapids, IA
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Widespread Frost
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
43°F
Urbana, IA
22 mi in
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
29 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
52m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32 miles on Avenue of the Saints, offering a bit of consistent travel before navigating more local roads. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and navigating through towns and rural areas, so keep your attention on the road and your GPS.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
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 0.5 miles in near CR D22 / South Street.
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 52m 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 0.5 miles (CR D22 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (V65 / Benson Shady Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
983 ft
778 ft
Total Climb
172 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
983 ft
Elevation Range
205 ft
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 52m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on Avenue of the Saints. 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 0.5 miles (CR D22 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (V65 / Benson Shady Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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