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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

77 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

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Mount Pleasant, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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, Iowa Avenue, North Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.8 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.04 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.

Midpoint

38.5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 77 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 77 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 71.8 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lindale Avenue Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 29th Street Northeast

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | West Warren Street

Turn right onto West Warren Street

Navigation decision point

5
77 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | South White Street

Turn left onto South White Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 71.8 mi 1h 22m
Iowa Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
North Broadway Street 1.3 mi 3m
29th Street Northeast 1.2 mi 2m
North Jefferson Street 0.4 mi 1m
West Warren Street 0.1 mi <1m
Lindale Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Coldstream Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 71.8 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

56 ft · 2 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast
2

Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
3

At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
4

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast
5

Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
7

Merge onto I 380; IA 27

72 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Avenue of the Saints
8

Turn right onto Iowa Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
9

Continue on North Broadway Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
10

Continue on North Jefferson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
11

Turn right onto West Warren Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · West Warren Street
12

Turn left onto South White Street

58 ft · 2 sec · South White Street
13

Arrive at destination

South White 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 38.5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.8 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.5 miles or 46m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 71.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.5 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 46m into the drive

city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Iowa City, IA

39 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.

Popular next leg

Iowa City, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA

49.8 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Marion, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coralville, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.5 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 71.8 miles.

Arriving in Mount Pleasant, IA

The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mikhael's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13193663644

Visit website

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Iowa

0.3 mi

Lucky's on 16th

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Café Saint Pio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13192001000

Midnight Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tiffin, Iowa

0.4 mi

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1.2 mi

Mikhael's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13193663644

Visit website

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77

Mt Pleasant, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+13193858520

Visit website

Lucky's on 16th

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13192004590

Visit website

Czech Town Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13192005776

Visit website

Brewhemia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13193640802

Visit website

Exotic India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 27.5

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 11:15 am–2:25 pm

+13193544710

Visit website

Black Sheep Social Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13192007070

Visit website

Java House Coffee Roasters - Mormon Trek

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.5

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13198871215

Visit website

Café Saint Pio

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13192001000

Midnight Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22

Tiffin, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13196262272

Visit website

Groundswell Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13192002791

Visit website

Kismet Coffee & Bloom

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13192003218

Visit website

Roasters Coffeehouse NewBo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Veritas Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Closed

+13192083192

Visit website

Sidekick Coffee & Books

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.5

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+13195691010

Visit website

Opus Concert Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13193668203

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.5

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+31880109500

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.5

Iowa City, Iowa

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 27.5

Iowa City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Barrel House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 22

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13196262550

Visit website

Bistro at Blooms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+13194499996

Visit website

Field Day Brewing Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 22

North Liberty, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13192082154

Visit website

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.5

Coralville, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13196255568

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.04 one way

$24.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.22 $26.43
premium $4.89 $14.82 $29.64
diesel $5.61 $17.00 $34.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Iowa City, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Coralville, Iowa

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Iowa City, Iowa

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Coralville, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Coralville, Iowa

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 Shell Recharge: 2 Blink: 2 Other: 2 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.1 0 $8.08 $3.70
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
EV Truck/SUV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Late night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Pleasant, IA

Late night in Mount Pleasant on Saturday

Local time

5:25 AM

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

1h 33m 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 Mount Pleasant, IA covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Iowa Avenue, North Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.5 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 $12.04 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 Mount Pleasant, IA is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

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

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.

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