Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to De Witt, IA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, IA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Cedar Rapids to De Witt, this 64.6-mile trip is a straightforward journey across the Iowa landscape. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy candidate for a quick day trip. Since the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Because both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is best suited for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.3 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route relies entirely on surface streets rather than major interstates. You will navigate through areas using Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, and 29th Street Northeast. With a highway share of 0%, this journey lacks the monotonous drone of high-speed transit and instead requires your full attention on local road conditions. Since there are no designated stops along the way, you should plan to remain behind the wheel for the duration of the 1.5-hour trip. The experience is intimate and requires steady navigation, offering a stark contrast to typical highway-heavy road trips.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lincoln Freeway and US 151. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lindale Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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29th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: Mount Vernon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 East: Mount Vernon
4
64.3 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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7th Avenue
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
64.5 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Freeway | 51.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 151 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Lakeside Rd | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 11th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Freeway
— 51.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and De Witt, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Tiffany Drive Northeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Lindale Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
5
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
6
Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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30th Street Drive Southeast
7
Continue on CR E44
3.3 mi
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5 min
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Lakeside Rd
8
Turn right onto US 151; IA 13
4.3 mi
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4 min
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US 151; IA 13
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: Mount Vernon
10
Merge onto US 30
51 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Lincoln Freeway
11
Continue on 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
11th Street
12
Continue on 11th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
11th Street
13
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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7th Avenue
14
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
8th Street
15
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the entire journey is completed on local streets, make sure your vehicle is ready for frequent turns and varied road conditions before you pull out of Cedar Rapids. You won't find major highway rest areas on this route, so handle any personal needs or refueling before you begin your journey. Keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means your travel time is highly dependent on local traffic flow. For the smoothest experience, check your GPS for any construction or local event delays on your specific streets before heading out.
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 32.3 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 45m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Witt, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cedar Rapids, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA
This is one driving day of about 64.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lincoln Freeway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in De Witt, IA
The final approach into De Witt, 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
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
De Witt, IA
Afternoon in De Witt on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Mount Vernon, IA
32 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 30m 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 De Witt, IA covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Freeway, US 151, Lakeside Rd. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 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 $10.10 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to De Witt, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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