Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vinton, IA
Tom Fisk
Vinton to Cedar Rapids is 32.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Iowa, offering a straightforward drive through the Midwest. Expect a route with frequent turns, rather than a long stretch of highway, making it feel more like navigating local roads. Given its brevity, this journey is perfect for a quick relocation or an easy add-on to another trip, with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| 55th Street | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| 24th Avenue Drive | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
Start on East 3rd Street
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Continue on IA 150
Turn straight onto IA 150
Enter roundabout onto 55th Street
Continue on 55th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto 55th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Vinton on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 32.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.7 miles along Avenue of the Saints, after which you can anticipate more frequent changes in direction. Don't expect a high-speed interstate experience; instead, prepare for a pace that requires attention to navigation and local traffic patterns. The drive will feel more like a connected series of local journeys than a single, continuous highway run.
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 early in the drive near 1st Avenue.
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 32.1 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: near the start (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (55th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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.
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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