Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hudson, IA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hudson, IA covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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, Sergeant Road, 32nd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 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
29.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 59.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 53 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (US 63 / Sergeant Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
49.9 mi into trip
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~56m in
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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
5
54.5 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
4
55 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 63 / Sergeant Road
Turn left onto US 63 / Sergeant Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
59.3 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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Waterloo Road
Turn right onto Waterloo Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
59.5 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 53 mi | 58m |
| Sergeant Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Waterloo Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 53 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Hudson, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
13 sec
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Crystal Drive Northeast
3
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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32nd Street Northeast
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 63: Sergeant Road, Hudson
8
Turn left onto US 63
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sergeant Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Waterloo Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Waterloo Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto 5th Street
357 ft
·
15 sec
·
5th Street
11
Turn right onto 5th Street
84 ft
·
2 sec
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5th Street
12
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
53 ft
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2 sec
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North Jefferson Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Jefferson Street
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 29.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53 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 59.6 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, 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 59.6 miles and 1h 10m.
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 Avenue of the Saints for about 53 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hudson, IA
The final approach into Hudson, 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 Hudson, 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
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Hudson, IA
Night in Hudson on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Waterloo, IA
30 mi in
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
4 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 10m 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 Hudson, IA covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Sergeant Road, 32nd Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 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 $9.32 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 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (US 63 / Sergeant Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hudson, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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