Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Orange, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, IA
Laura Lumimaa
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Orange, IA covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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, Hawkeye Road, 32nd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 54.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 50 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 10 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 51.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
6
52 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
4
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
East Orange Road
Turn right onto East Orange Road
Navigation decision point
4
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Kimball Avenue
Turn left onto Kimball 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.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Orange, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Dysart along the way.
Dysart
51.5 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 50 mi | 54m |
| Hawkeye Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Orange Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kimball Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 50 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Orange, 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
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
8
Turn left
102 ft
·
8 sec
Toward IA 21: Hawkeye Road, Dysart
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto IA 21
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hawkeye Road
10
Turn right onto East Orange Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Orange Road
11
Turn left onto Kimball Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kimball Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Kimball Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange, IA
The final approach into Orange, 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
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Orange, IA
Afternoon in Orange on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Urbana, IA
27 mi in
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 3m 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 Orange, IA covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Hawkeye Road, 32nd Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $8.52 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 3m drive. You will face about 10 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 51.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Orange, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Dysart along the way.
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