Origin
Anamosa, IA
Late night in Anamosa on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anamosa, IA
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Trip Overview
Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 22.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 151, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Iowa, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a straightforward journey, largely on highways, that's ideal for a quick trip. With no planned stops, this route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. It's a practical option if you're looking to connect these two Iowa communities swiftly.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 65% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 151, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles on this highway. While the route incorporates County Road E34 and IA 100, the overall feel leans towards efficient travel rather than winding backroads. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience, suitable for those prioritizing arrival time over leisurely cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 151 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and County Road E34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Cemetery Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR E34 / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (IA 100): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cemetery Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cemetery Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR E34 / South Elm Street
Turn right onto CR E34 / South Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
IA 100
Turn right onto IA 100
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
30th Street Drive Southeast
Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Tiffany Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 151 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| County Road E34 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| IA 100 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Post Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 151
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on CR E28
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR E34
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Elm Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Cemetery Road
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cemetery Road
4
Turn right onto CR E34
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Elm Street
5
Continue on CR E34
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road E34
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto US 151
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 151
8
Turn left onto US 151; IA 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 151; IA 13
9
Turn right onto IA 100
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 100
10
Turn left onto East Post Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Post Road
11
Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
12
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
13
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
14
Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
15
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
16
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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 Saturday
Local time
5:57 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 151, County Road E34, IA 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Anamosa, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR E34 / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (IA 100): Navigation decision point.
The route from Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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