Origin
Mount Vernon, IA
Night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, 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
26m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit between Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids, this 15.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a short day excursion. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Since the entire journey is quite brief, you won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive logistical breaks. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Iowa locations. Whether you are commuting or simply heading into the city for the day, the simplicity of this route makes it a practical choice for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 Bus | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 151 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Lakeside Rd | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 1 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30 Bus
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
65 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto 1st Street East
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
1st Street East
4
Turn left onto IA 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Avenue South
5
Continue on IA 1
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 1
6
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus; IA 1
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 1
7
Continue on US 30 Bus; IA 1
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 1
8
Take the ramp onto US 30 Bus
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 30 Bus
Toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
10
Continue on US 151; IA 13
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 151; IA 13
11
Turn left onto CR E44
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lakeside Rd
12
Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
13
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
14
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
15
Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
16
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
17
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street East
Turn left onto 1st Street East
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 1 / 1st Avenue South
Turn left onto IA 1 / 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
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
23 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
26m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Your path will primarily utilize 1st Street East, 1st Avenue South, and Highway 1 to bridge the gap between towns. Because the longest stretch on any single road is 0 miles on 1st Street East, you should be prepared for frequent transitions and active steering. This is a classic local drive that keeps you engaged with the changing surroundings of the Iowa landscape. It is best suited for those who prefer navigating regional roads over the monotony of a major highway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on US 30 Bus.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 Bus and US 151. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 26m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (1st Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 1 / 1st Avenue South): 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 26m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on US 30 Bus. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (1st Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IA 1 / 1st Avenue South): 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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