Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Brooklyn, IA
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Brooklyn, IA
Jean-Daniel Francoeur
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Brooklyn, IA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, Avenue of the Saints, County Road V18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.8 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.33 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Brooklyn, IA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 40.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lindale Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
5
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CR V18 / Jackson Street
Turn right onto CR V18 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 40.8 mi | 43m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| County Road V18 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Clay Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coldstream Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 40.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Brooklyn, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
56 ft
·
2 sec
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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
·
31 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
29th Street Northeast
5
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Coldstream Avenue Northeast
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
10
Merge onto I 80
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 80
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Brooklyn
12
Turn right onto CR V18
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road V18
13
Continue on CR V18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Street
14
Turn slight left onto CR V18; US 6 Hist
406 ft
·
10 sec
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CR V18; US 6 Hist
15
Turn right onto CR V18
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jackson Street
16
Arrive at destination
CR V18
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 34 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.8 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 41m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA
This is one driving day of about 68 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 40.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, IA
The final approach into Brooklyn, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.66 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.11 | $30.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Brooklyn, IA
Afternoon in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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 19m 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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Brooklyn, IA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Avenue of the Saints, County Road V18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $10.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Brooklyn, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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