Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ely, IA
Yusuf Çelik
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tiffany Drive Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Drive Northeast | — | — |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| 29th Street Northeast | — | — |
| Coldstream Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| US 30 East | — | — |
| CR W6E | — | — |
| C Street Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tiffany Drive Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Ely, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
3
At the end of the 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 slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon
11
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward CR W6E: Ely
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
CR W6E: Ely
13
Turn right onto C Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
C Street Southwest
14
Turn left onto Ely Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Ely Road
15
Continue on State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
16
Turn left onto Dows Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dows Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ely, IA
Afternoon in Ely on Thursday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 Ely, IA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tiffany Drive Northeast, Lindale Avenue Northeast, 29th Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.17 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.
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Ely, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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