If you are planning a trip from Sigourney to Cedar Rapids, you can expect a straightforward 76.6-mile journey through the Iowa heartland. This route takes approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $12 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs between these two Midwestern locales. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out when it suits you best. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, this direct path ensures you reach your destination without unnecessary complications.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Sigourney, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
21.6 mi
24m
I 80
21.5 mi
23m
State Highway 149
16.3 mi
22m
M Avenue
11.7 mi
16m
32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
1m
East Jackson Street
0.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
State Highway 92
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 21.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sigourney, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on East Washington Street
148 ft·8 sec·East Washington Street
2
Turn right onto IA 149
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto IA 92; IA 149
0.8 mi·1 min·East Jackson Street
4
Continue on IA 92; IA 149
0.5 mi·45 sec·State Highway 92
5
Turn left onto IA 149
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 149
6
Continue on IA 22; IA 149
0.5 mi·48 sec·Main Street
7
Turn left onto IA 149
5.2 mi·7 min·State Highway 149
8
Continue on IA 149
12 mi·16 min·M Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
10
Merge onto I 80
21 mi·23 min·I 80
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
13
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
22 mi·24 min·Avenue of the Saints
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
15
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft·8 sec
16
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi·36 sec·29th Street Northeast
17
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi·29 sec·Oakland Road Northeast
18
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi·1 min·32nd Street Northeast
19
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft·10 sec·Crystal Drive Northeast
20
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft·7 sec·Crystal Drive Northeast
21
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft·18 sec·Tiperary Drive Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 37-minute drive, you do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops along the way. You have the freedom to depart at your leisure, though keeping an eye on the 50% highway share will help you gauge your arrival time accurately. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $12 estimate is based on a direct run without side detours. Given the route's length, try to time your departure to avoid heavy traffic periods if you are heading into the city during peak hours. Use the 21.6-mile stretch on the Avenue of the Saints to settle into a steady rhythm before you reach the final leg of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.3 miles from Sigourney, IA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Rapids, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sigourney, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sigourney, IA
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Sigourney, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 51.9 and 75.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
6
52.4 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
5
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
75.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|Oakland Road Northeast
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.98 one way
$23.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.15
$26.30
premium
$4.89
$14.74
$29.48
diesel
$5.61
$16.91
$33.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.04
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.70
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Sigourney, IA
Late night
in Sigourney on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cedar Rapids, IA
Late night
in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:02PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
1h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 76.6-mile path, which splits your time evenly between local roads and faster highway segments. You will utilize a combination of State Highway 149, I-80, and the Avenue of the Saints to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.6-mile run along the Avenue of the Saints, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. With a 50% highway share, the route transitions from slower local stretches to faster interstate travel. Staying alert is key as the road environment changes, moving from secondary thoroughfares to the more structured flow of the interstate.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 51.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 76.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 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.
On the drive from Sigourney, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cedar Rapids, IA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 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.
