The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Oakland, IA covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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, County Highway S27, D Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on Avenue of the Saints.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.65 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
59.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 119.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 119.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 105 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.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 12 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 106.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.6 miles (CR D20 / State Highway 941): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
5
106.6 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward CR S27: Alden, Buckeye
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR S27: Alden, Buckeye
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111.6 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|CR D20 / State Highway 941
Turn left onto CR D20 / State Highway 941
Navigation decision point
5
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|Hardin Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hardin Street
Navigation decision point
4
117.6 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Dogwood Avenue
Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
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 Oakland, IA, road signs point toward Cr S27: Alden and Buckeye.
Cr S27: Alden
106.6 mi in|~2h 1m
Buckeye
106.6 mi in|~2h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
105 mi
1h 58m
County Highway S27
4.6 mi
8m
D Avenue
2.9 mi
7m
State Highway 941
2 mi
3m
Dogwood Avenue
1.6 mi
4m
32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi
2m
Hardin Street
1 mi
2m
Oakland Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 105 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Oakland, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.1 mi·32 sec·Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft·13 sec·Crystal Drive Northeast
3
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
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward CR S27: Alden, Buckeye
8
Turn right onto County Highway S27
4.6 mi·8 min·County Highway S27
9
Turn left onto CR D20
2.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 941
10
Turn right onto D Avenue
2.9 mi·7 min·D Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto Hardin Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Hardin Street
12
Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
1.6 mi·4 min·Dogwood Avenue
13
Turn left onto Oakland Drive
0.2 mi·40 sec·Oakland Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Oakland Drive
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 59.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, 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 119.3 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.7 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.65 one way
$37.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.48
$40.96
premium
$4.89
$22.96
$45.92
diesel
$5.61
$26.34
$52.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.8
0
$12.53
$5.73
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
EV Truck/SUV
47.7
0
$16.70
$7.64
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Friday
Local time
12:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oakland, IA
Late night
in Oakland on Friday
Local time
12:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
2h 28m 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 Oakland, IA covers 119.3 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, County Highway S27, D Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 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 $18.65 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 2h 28m drive. You will face about 12 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 106.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.6 miles (CR D20 / State Highway 941): Navigation decision point.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Oakland, IA, road signs point toward Cr S27: Alden and Buckeye.
