Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

57.2 mi

92 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Maquoketa, IA

Diego F. Parra

Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.94 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

28.6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 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.

Tiffany Drive Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tiffany Drive Northeast	—	—
Lindale Avenue Northeast	—	—
29th Street Northeast	—	—
29th Street Drive Southeast	—	—
30th Street Drive Southeast	—	—
East Post Road Southeast	—	—
Marion Airport Road	—	—
Highway 64 East	—	—

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Longest stretch: Tiffany Drive Northeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

56 ft · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

0.4 mi · 41 sec · 29th Street Northeast

Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

0.5 mi · 55 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast

1.5 mi · 2 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Post Road Southeast

Turn right

2.6 mi · 3 min

Turn left

1.1 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto Marion Airport Road

16 mi · 18 min · Marion Airport Road

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto Highway 64 East

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Highway 64 East

Continue on State Highway 64

14 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64

Continue on West Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Isabel Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Isabel Street

Continue on State Highway 64

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64

Continue on West Main Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on State Highway 64

8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64

Continue on West Platt Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Platt Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

125 ft · 3 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

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 28.6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 40m into the drive.

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 13 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.6 miles or 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maquoketa, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 57.2 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.6 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 40m into the drive

city in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anamosa, IA

29 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

Marion, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anamosa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maquoketa, IA

The final approach into Maquoketa, 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

$8.94 one way

$17.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$9.82	$19.64
premium	$4.89	$11.01	$22.02
diesel	$5.61	$12.63	$25.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.2	$6.01	$2.75
Efficient EV	14.3	$5.01	$2.29
EV Truck/SUV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 Wednesday

Local time

5:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maquoketa, IA

Evening in Maquoketa on Wednesday

Local time

5:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

22 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 21m 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 Maquoketa, IA covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.6 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 $8.94 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.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Maquoketa, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.