Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Evening in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to West Liberty, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
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.
West Liberty, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to West Liberty, IA covers 51.3 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, I 80, Garfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.02 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: 51.3 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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to West Liberty, IA covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 51.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 80
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Davenport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
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 West Liberty, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
Liberty
44.4 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| I 80 | 19.6 mi | 21m |
| Garfield Avenue | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Columbus Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coldstream Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and West Liberty, 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
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 East: Davenport
10
Merge onto I 80
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 80
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward West Liberty
12
Turn right onto CR X40
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Garfield Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbus Street
14
Turn right onto CR F62
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
CR F62
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Liberty, IA
The final approach into West Liberty, 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
$8.02 one way
$16.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
West Liberty, IA
Evening in West Liberty on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 West Liberty, IA covers 51.3 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, I 80, Garfield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to West Liberty, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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