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Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
303.7 mi
489 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawarden, IA
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hawarden, IA covers 303.7 miles and takes about 6h 2m 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, Highway 20, County Road K22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 208.6 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.48 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
151.9 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
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Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 303.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 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; at 258.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268.3 miles (K22 / K 22): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 75 North: Le Mars
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto K22 / K 22
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IA 10 / 450th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 208.6 mi | 3h 57m |
| Highway 20 | 39.6 mi | 47m |
| County Road K22 | 22 mi | 30m |
| 160th Street | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| US 75 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Dipper Avenue | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| 450th Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| County Road C80 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Hawarden, IA.
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Take the exit
Merge onto US 75
Turn left onto C80
At end of road, turn right onto K22
Continue on County Road K22
Continue on IA 3; CR K22
Continue on County Road K22
Continue on CR K22
Turn left onto IA 10
Continue on IA 10
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 151.9 miles or 2h 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 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawarden, IA than in the middle of the route.
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 303.7 miles and 6h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.9 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 151.9 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.6 miles.
The final approach into Hawarden, 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 Hawarden, 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.
Regular Gas
$47.48 one way
$94.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $58.44 | $116.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.05 | $134.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.89 | $14.58 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.57 | $12.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.52 | $19.44 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Hawarden on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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