The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Lake View, IA covers 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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, US 71, 330th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.4 miles on Avenue of the Saints.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.64 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.2 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 202.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 202.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 185.4 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 Crystal Drive Northeast.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Crystal Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (32nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Crystal Drive Northeast
Continue onto Crystal Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|32nd Street Northeast
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
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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
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187 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 71 South, CR N14 North: Sac City, Carroll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 South, CR N14 North: Sac City, Car...
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187.4 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 71
Turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Lake View, IA, road signs point toward Cr N14 North: Sac City and Carroll.
Cr N14 North: Sac City
187 mi in|~3h 34m
Carroll
187 mi in|~3h 34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
185.4 mi
3h 31m
US 71
9.9 mi
13m
330th Street
5 mi
6m
32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi
2m
Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
<1m
Crystal Drive Northeast
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 185.4 mi, about 3h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Lake View, IA.
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Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.1 mi·32 sec·Tiperary Drive Northeast
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Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft·13 sec·Crystal Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi·2 min·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
137 mi·2 hr 38 min·Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward US 71 South, CR N14 North: Sac City, Carroll
8
Turn left onto US 71
9.9 mi·13 min·US 71
9
Turn right onto IA 175
5.0 mi·6 min·330th Street
10
Arrive at destination
IA 175
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.4 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 45 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake View, 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 202.4 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 185.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.2 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA
· 1h 55m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.25
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.71
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.34
$12.95
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Evening
in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lake View, IA
Evening
in Lake View on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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
3h 56m 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 Lake View, IA covers 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 71, 330th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 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 $31.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Crystal Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (32nd Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Lake View, IA, road signs point toward Cr N14 North: Sac City and Carroll.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
