Origin
Atkins, IA
Night in Atkins on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atkins, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
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.
Atkins, IA
Tara Winstead
Trip Overview
This quick 17.9-mile drive from Atkins, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA takes approximately 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via IA 100, 73rd Street, and 33rd Avenue, with about 46% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $3. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary; you can easily complete this journey in a single day. The drive is a mixed-use route, offering a straightforward commute within the Midwest region of Iowa.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with nearly half of your journey, around 46%, taking place on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along IA 100. This route isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a blend of faster highway sections and local road segments. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift between these different road types, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IA 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Atkins, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs point toward Marion and Waterloo.
Marion
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Waterloo
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IA 100 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| 73rd Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| 33rd Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Park Ridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IA 100
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkins, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR E44
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Park Ridge Road
3
Continue on CR W28
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
33rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 30; US 218
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
73rd Street
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
6
Continue on IA 100
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
IA 100
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I-380, IA 27: Iowa City, Waterloo
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I-380 south, IA 27 south: Iowa City
10
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
14
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
15
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
16
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
17
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
7 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atkins, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 17.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IA 100, 73rd Street, 33rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Atkins, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atkins, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs point toward Marion and Waterloo.
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