Origin
Walcott, IA
Morning in Walcott on Sunday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walcott, 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
1h 25m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walcott, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Walcott to Cedar Rapids, this 71.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Iowa landscape. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 12 minutes behind the wheel for this trip, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of roughly $11, it is a very economical way to navigate between these two Midwestern points. You will navigate via Bryant Street, South Main Street, and 200th Street rather than relying on the interstate system. This route is ideal if you prefer local roads over high-speed travel, offering a direct, no-nonsense connection between the two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 44.4 mi | 48m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| North Plainview Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 60th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 200th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 44.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walcott, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on Downey Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Downey Street
2
Turn right onto Bryant Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bryant Street
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR F58; US 6 Hist
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
200th Street
5
Turn right onto CR Y40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Avenue
6
Continue on CR Y40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plainview Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto I 80; US 6
44 mi
·
48 min
·
I 80; US 6
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
11
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
13
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
15
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
16
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
17
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
18
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
19
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
20
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Walcott, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bryant Street
Turn right onto Bryant Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR F58; US 6 Hist / 200th Street
At end of road, turn left onto CR F58; US 6 Hist / 200th Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
47.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right 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
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
11:21 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
2 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
1h 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the 71.8-mile stretch. Unlike a standard interstate cruise, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating surface roads for the entirety of the trip. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Bryant Street, you should anticipate frequent turns and consistent steering adjustments. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various streets that make up the path. It is a technical drive that rewards drivers who prefer the intimacy of local transit over the monotony of high-speed lanes.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Avenue of the Saints. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bryant Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 71.8 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: near the start (Bryant Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR F58; US 6 Hist / 200th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 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 Walcott, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
Waterloo
47.8 mi in
|
~55m
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on I 80. 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: near the start (Bryant Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR F58; US 6 Hist / 200th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 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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