Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Coralville, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coralville, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Coralville, IA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, 2nd Street, North Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
13.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 37m 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 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward North Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward North Liberty
5
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Jasper Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Forevergreen Road
Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
Navigation decision point
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 Cedar Rapids, IA to Coralville, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
Liberty
21.5 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| 2nd Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| North Park Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Marengo Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Forevergreen Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 12th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 19.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Coralville, 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
·
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
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 2
Toward North Liberty
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Forevergreen Road
10
Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jasper Avenue Northwest
11
Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
Forevergreen Road
12
Turn left onto North Park Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 6
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Marengo Road
14
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Marengo Road
15
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
2nd Street
16
Turn left onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
12th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
12th Avenue
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 13.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.7 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 27.6 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coralville, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cedar Rapids, IA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA
This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 37m.
At 27.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 19.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coralville, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Coralville, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Coralville, IA
Night in Coralville on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
37m 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 Coralville, IA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, 2nd Street, North Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.31 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 37m 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 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Coralville, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
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