Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

87.4 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 7m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 57m

5 PM

2h 6m

8 PM

1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 200th Avenue, Marion Airport Road, Great River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on 200th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 87.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 87.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

200th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA is easy. At 1h 50m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lindale Avenue Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

3

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | 29th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

4

2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | East Post Road Southeast

Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast

Navigation decision point

4

6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 151 / Marion Airport Road

Turn right onto US 151 / Marion Airport Road

Navigation decision point

4

63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 151

Keep slight left at fork onto US 151

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
200th Avenue	32.4 mi	37m
Marion Airport Road	24.1 mi	27m
Great River Road	16.7 mi	22m
US 151	4.6 mi	6m
IA 100	2.6 mi	3m
North Riverview Street	2.5 mi	4m
30th Street Drive Southeast	1.5 mi	2m
Bellevue Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: 200th Avenue — 32.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Bellevue, IA.

1

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

56 ft · 2 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

2

Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

3

At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

4

Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

0.4 mi · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast

5

Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

6

Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast

1.5 mi · 2 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

7

Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Post Road Southeast

8

Turn right onto IA 100

2.6 mi · 3 min · IA 100

9

Turn left onto US 151; IA 13

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 151; IA 13

10

Turn right onto US 151

24 mi · 27 min · Marion Airport Road

11

Continue on US 151

32 mi · 37 min · 200th Avenue

12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 151

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 151

13

Turn right onto US 52

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bellevue Road

14

Continue on US 52

9.1 mi · 12 min · Great River Road

15

Continue on US 52

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Main Street

16

Continue on US 52

7.6 mi · 10 min · Great River Road

17

Continue on US 52

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Riverview Street

18

Arrive at destination

US 52

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.7 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar Rapids, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on 200th Avenue for about 32.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.7 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Epworth, IA

44 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

Lisbon, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cascade, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bellevue, IA

The final approach into Bellevue, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193936000

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1.5 mi

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13192003218

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2.8 mi

Veritas Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2.5 mi

HuHot Mongolian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193936000

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193950450

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Persis Biryani Indian Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13198262000

Visit website

Rio Burritos

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+13199815001

Visit website

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13193772100

Visit website

Subway

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 25

Anamosa, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13194624411

Visit website

Scott's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13195504517

Visit website

Cobble Hill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+13193663177

Visit website

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13192003218

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13192002791

Visit website

Veritas Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+13192083192

Visit website

Café Saint Pio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13192001000

Roasters Coffeehouse NewBo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Opus Concert Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13193668203

Visit website

Trading Grounds

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.2

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 37.4

Monticello, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13194655916

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

+18006360986

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bistro at Blooms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+13194499996

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.66 one way

$27.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.00	$30.01
premium	$4.89	$16.82	$33.64
diesel	$5.61	$19.30	$38.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Monticello, Iowa

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 2 Tesla: 1 Blink: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.2	$9.18	$4.20
Efficient EV	21.9	$7.65	$3.50
EV Truck/SUV	35	$12.24	$5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Late night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday

Local time

4:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 11:29PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Bellevue, IA

Late night in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

4:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Epworth, IA

44 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

13 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

1h 50m 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 200th Avenue, Marion Airport Road, Great River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.66 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.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA is easy. At 1h 50m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.

The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Bellevue, IA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bellevue, IA

Nearby Places

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Red Lobster

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

Rio Burritos

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Subway

Scott's Family Restaurant

Cobble Hill

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

Groundswell Cafe

Veritas Cafe

Café Saint Pio

Roasters Coffeehouse NewBo

Opus Concert Cafe

Trading Grounds

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bistro at Blooms

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cedar Rapids, IA

Bellevue, IA

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 50m on the road

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