Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to George, IA

Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

300.1 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to George, IA covers 300.1 miles and takes about 6h 8m 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, 20th Avenue, State Highway 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

150 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 8m drive with frequent turns across 300.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 40 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 207.5 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 49.9 miles in near US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.1 miles (CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 250.3 miles (IA 143 / Ames Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

49.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

209.1 mi into trip | ~4h in | CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue

Turn right onto CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue

Navigation decision point

250.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | IA 143 / Ames Avenue

Turn right onto IA 143 / Ames Avenue

Navigation decision point

262.3 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in | IA 10 / 460th Street

Turn left onto IA 10 / 460th Street

Navigation decision point

280 mi into trip | ~5h 37m in | IA 60 Business

Take the exit onto IA 60 Business toward CR L26, IA 60 Business: 2nd Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CR L26, IA 60 Business: 2nd Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to George, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr L26 along the way.

Cr L26

280 mi in | ~5h 37m | via IA 60 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Avenue of the Saints	207.5 mi	3h 56m
20th Avenue	9.2 mi	12m
State Highway 3	8.8 mi	12m
IA 60	7.1 mi	8m
320th Street	6.3 mi	8m
Armstrong Avenue	6 mi	8m
D Avenue	5.7 mi	7m
L14	5.7 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 207.5 mi, about 3h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast

184 ft · 13 sec · Crystal Drive Northeast

Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · 32nd Street Northeast

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 380; IA 27

48 mi · 52 min · Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27

159 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto CR M27

6.0 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

Continue on CR M27

9.2 mi · 12 min · 20th Avenue

Turn left onto IA 7

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 7

Continue on IA 7

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 7

Continue on IA 7

1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on IA 7

1.9 mi · 2 min · V Avenue

Turn left onto IA 3

0.2 mi · 22 sec · State Highway 3

Turn straight onto IA 3

3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street

Turn right onto IA 3

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3

Continue on IA 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · 500th Street

Continue on IA 3

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3

Continue on IA 3

5.0 mi · 7 min · 490th Street

Turn right onto IA 143

1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Avenue

Continue on IA 143

5.7 mi · 7 min · D Avenue

Continue on IA 143

5.0 mi · 6 min · Nettle Avenue

Turn left onto IA 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · 460th Street

Continue on IA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Garfield Street

Continue on IA 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · 460th Street

Turn right onto L22

5.5 mi · 7 min · Log Avenue

Turn right onto IA 60

7.1 mi · 8 min · IA 60

Take the exit onto IA 60 Business

0.3 mi · 43 sec · IA 60 Business

Toward CR L26, IA 60 Business: 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto IA 60 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto CR B20

360 ft · 9 sec · West 16th Street

Turn right onto CR L26

1.0 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 18

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 320th Street

Continue on US 18

0.7 mi · 58 sec · West Park Street

Continue on US 18

6.0 mi · 8 min · 320th Street

Turn right onto CR L14

0.5 mi · 1 min · Colfax Street

Continue on CR L14

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue

Continue on L14

5.7 mi · 8 min · L14

Continue on South Virginia Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Virginia Street

Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

377 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 150 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.5 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150 miles or 2h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 51m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 300.1 miles and 6h 8m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 207.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 2h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ames, IA

150 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

Waterloo, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ames, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.5 miles.

Arriving in George, IA

The final approach into George, 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 George, IA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.58 one way

$91.16 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$50.25	$100.50
premium	$4.80	$56.65	$113.31
diesel	$5.64	$66.67	$133.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90	1	$31.51	$14.40
Efficient EV	75	0	$26.26	$12.00
EV Truck/SUV	120	1	$42.01	$19.21

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

George, IA

Afternoon in George on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

32 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

6h 8m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 George, IA covers 300.1 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, 20th Avenue, State Highway 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 150 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 $45.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to George, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr L26 along the way.