Origin
North Liberty, IA
Late night in North Liberty on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Liberty, 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
29m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Liberty, IA
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between North Liberty and Cedar Rapids, this 22.1-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 26 minutes. You will primarily navigate via North Front Street, West Penn Street, and I-380 North to complete the trip. Because the distance is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your transit between these two Midwestern locations. This route is ideal if you need a reliable, no-fuss way to move between these Iowa cities without any complex planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| West Penn Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Liberty, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on North Dubuque Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Dubuque Street
2
Continue on North Front Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Front Street
3
Enter roundabout onto CR F28
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Penn Street
4
Continue on CR F28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Penn Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 380 North, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
6
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
10
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
11
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
12
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
13
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
14
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
15
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR F28 / West Penn Street
Enter roundabout onto CR F28 / West Penn Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 380 North, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward I 380 North, US 218 North, IA 27 North:...
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29t...
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Oakland Road Northeast
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cedar Rapids, IA
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
2:51 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
1 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
29m 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-focused driving experience as you navigate away from North Liberty. While the path utilizes I-380 North, the route is defined more by its local road segments than high-speed highway cruising. You will encounter zero highway-share miles in the traditional sense, as the road character remains consistent with urban or suburban transit. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is zero miles on North Front Street, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes throughout the drive. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention rather than a relaxing, long-haul interstate cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR F28 / West Penn Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR F28 / West Penn Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Liberty, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Coldstream along the way.
Coldstream
20.4 mi in
|
~26m
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 29m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 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 0.2 miles (CR F28 / West Penn Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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