Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epworth, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, IA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marion Airport Road, 200th Avenue, Farley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on Marion Airport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 61.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marion Airport Road is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 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.
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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 12 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 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 151 / Marion Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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Lindale Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue 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
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 East, US 52 South: Dubuque
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 52 South: Dubuque
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Epworth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 304
Toward Epworth
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Airport Road | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| 200th Avenue | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Farley Road | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Olde Hawkeye Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| IA 100 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 151 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Post Road Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Marion Airport Road
— 24.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Epworth, 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
·
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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
200th Avenue
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto US 151 Business; CR Y13
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Farley Road
14
Turn right onto Olde Farley Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Olde Farley Road
15
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
300 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 52 South: Dubuque
17
Merge onto US 20; US 52
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Olde Hawkeye Road
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 304
Toward Epworth
19
Turn left onto Placid Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Placid Road
20
Continue on Center Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Center Avenue South
21
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Epworth, IA
The final approach into Epworth, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Epworth, IA
Afternoon in Epworth on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Epworth, IA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marion Airport Road, 200th Avenue, Farley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.61 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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 12 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 2.6 miles (East Post Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 151 / Marion Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, 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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