Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walford, IA
Sky Eye Imagery
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Walford, IA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amana Road Southwest, Williams Boulevard, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Amana Road Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 15.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stadiums-Ice Arena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward 1st Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Walford, IA, road signs point toward 1St Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston and Stadiums-Ice Arena.
1St Avenue West
Vets Mem-Kingston
Stadiums-Ice Arena
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amana Road Southwest | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Williams Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard Southwest | 2 mi | 4m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Williams Blvd SW | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Walford, IA.
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
Turn left
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto US 151 Business
Turn straight onto US 151 Business
Continue on US 151 Business
Continue on US 151
Enter roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
Continue on Williams Boulevard
Continue on US 151
Continue on US 151
Turn right onto B Avenue West
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Walford on Friday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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