Origin
Urbana, IA
Late night in Urbana on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, 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
25m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
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.
Urbana, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Urbana, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 21.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Iowa. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's easy to complete in less than an hour. It's a straightforward connection, perfect for a quick transfer or a brief journey between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Wood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 55th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on West Wood Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Wood Street
2
Turn left onto CR W26
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Union Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto 55th Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
55th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
9
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
10
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
11
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
12
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR W26 / Union Avenue
Turn left onto CR W26 / Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
55th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 55th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
19 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
25m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the total 21.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles along Avenue of the Saints. Expect to navigate various local roads, including 32nd Street Northeast and Union Avenue, with frequent turns rather than sustained highway speeds. The drive progresses through a more intimate, community-focused setting as opposed to a high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR W26 / Union Avenue.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 W26 / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: 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 25m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 18.7 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 W26 / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Cedar Rapids, IA
More trips to Cedar Rapids, IA
Explore more options from Urbana, IA or browse trips ending in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IA road trips.