Origin
Manchester, IA
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
57m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Manchester and Cedar Rapids, this 41.4-mile trek is a manageable trip that typically takes about 48 minutes. Because the distance is quite short, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this a very cost-effective way to navigate the Midwest. Since the route avoids major interstates entirely, it offers a more grounded, local experience compared to typical highway travel. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Road | 19.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 13 | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| IA 100 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Post Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marion Road
— 19.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on North Tama Street
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Tama Street
2
Turn right onto CR D22
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto IA 13
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 13
4
Continue on IA 13
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Marion Road
5
Turn right onto IA 100
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 100
6
Turn left onto East Post Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Post Road
7
Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
8
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
9
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
10
Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
11
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
12
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Manchester, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR D22 / East Main Street
Turn right onto CR D22 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IA 13 / State Highway 13
Turn left onto IA 13 / State Highway 13
Navigation decision point
4
35.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
IA 100
Turn right onto IA 100
Navigation decision point
4
38.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
30th Street Drive Southeast
Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
41.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Tiffany Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Central City, IA
21 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate using a combination of East Main Street, Highway 13, and Marion Road rather than cruising along high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, this route is defined by its local character rather than long, monotonous stretches. In fact, your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Main Street, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments as you progress through the heart of the region. This is not a route for cruise control, but rather one that requires your full attention as you transition between these smaller roadways.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on Marion Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR D22 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manchester, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 57m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR D22 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IA 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (IA 100): 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 57m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on Marion 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: near the start (CR D22 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IA 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (IA 100): 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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