Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Osceola County, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
284.7 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osceola County, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Osceola County, IA covers 284.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m 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 59, Silver Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.3 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 48m. Total distance: 284.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 284.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 207.5 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 13 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 209.1 miles (CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 250.5 miles (US 59; IA 10 / 470th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
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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
4
209.1 mi into trip
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~4h in
|
CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue
Turn right onto CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
250.5 mi into trip
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~4h 57m in
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US 59; IA 10 / 470th Street
Turn left onto US 59; IA 10 / 470th Street
Navigation decision point
4
269.4 mi into trip
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~5h 24m in
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US 18; US 59 / 320th Street
Turn left onto US 18; US 59 / 320th Street
Navigation decision point
4
270.4 mi into trip
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~5h 25m in
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US 59 / Roosevelt Avenue
Turn right onto US 59 / Roosevelt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 207.5 mi | 3h 56m |
| US 59 | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Silver Avenue | 13.5 mi | 19m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 13 mi | 17m |
| 20th Avenue | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Armstrong Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| 470th Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 530th Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 207.5 mi, about 3h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Osceola County, 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
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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
159 mi
·
3 hr 3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Turn right onto CR M27
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Armstrong Avenue
8
Continue on CR M27
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
20th Avenue
9
Turn left onto IA 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 7
10
Continue on IA 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 7
11
Continue on IA 7
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
12
Continue on IA 7
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
V Avenue
13
Turn left onto IA 3
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 3
14
Turn straight onto IA 3
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
530th Street
15
Turn right onto IA 3
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3
16
Turn right onto US 59
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 59
17
Turn left onto US 59; IA 10
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
470th Street
18
Continue on US 59; IA 10
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Silver Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rerick Avenue
20
Continue on US 59
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Silver Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 18; US 59
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
320th Street
22
Turn right onto US 59
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
23
Turn right onto 190th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
190th Street
24
Turn left onto Silver Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Silver Avenue
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 142.3 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.5 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 63 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.3 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osceola County, 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 284.7 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 207.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.3 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.3 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.5 miles.
Arriving in Osceola County, IA
The final approach into Osceola County, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Osceola County, IA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.51 one way
$89.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.87 | $97.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.79 | $109.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.86 | $125.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.89 | $13.67 |
| Efficient EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.91 | $11.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.86 | $18.22 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Osceola County, IA
Night in Osceola County on Thursday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Osceola County, IA covers 284.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 59, Silver Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.3 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 $44.51 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 13 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 209.1 miles (CR M27 / Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 250.5 miles (US 59; IA 10 / 470th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Osceola County, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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