Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epworth, IA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, IA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 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 $9.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 61.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Epworth, IA is easy. At 1h 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 Epworth, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Drive Northeast | — | — |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| 29th Street Northeast | — | — |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | — | — |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | — | — |
| East Post Road Southeast | — | — |
| Marion Airport Road | — | — |
| 200th Avenue | — | — |
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 Epworth, 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
·
34 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
5
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
6
Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
7
Turn left onto East Post Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Post Road Southeast
8
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
9
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Marion Airport Road
11
Continue on 200th Avenue
15 mi
·
16 min
·
200th Avenue
12
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto Farley Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Farley Road
14
Turn right onto Olde Farley Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Olde Farley Road
15
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
299 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
16
Take the ramp right toward US 20 East, US 52 South: Dubuque
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 20 East, US 52 South: Dubuque
17
Merge slight left onto Olde Hawkeye Road
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Olde Hawkeye Road
18
Take the exit slight right toward Epworth
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Epworth
19
Turn left onto Placid Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Placid Road
20
Continue on Center Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Center Avenue South
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.7 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Epworth, IA
The final approach into Epworth, 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
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Epworth, IA
Afternoon in Epworth on Friday
Local time
12:30 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
1h 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 Epworth, IA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 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 30.7 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 $9.61 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 Epworth, IA is easy. At 1h 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 Epworth, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Epworth, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Epworth, IA
Explore more options from Cedar Rapids, IA or browse trips ending in Epworth, IA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IA road trips.