Origin
Cedar Rapids, IA
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Fairfax, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Fairfax, IA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Williams Boulevard, Avenue of the Saints, Williams Boulevard Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Williams Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Williams Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 11.3 miles you will encounter 9 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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Lindale Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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
Toward 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stad...
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 1st Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 1st Avenue West
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Vanderbilt Street
At end of road, turn right onto Vanderbilt Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Fairfax, IA, road signs point toward 1St Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston and Stadiums-Ice Arena.
1St Avenue West
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Vets Mem-Kingston
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Stadiums-Ice Arena
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Boulevard | 2.7 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 |
| Losey Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lindale Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Williams Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Fairfax, 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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stadiums-Ice Arena
9
Keep slight right at fork
255 ft
·
7 sec
Toward 1st Avenue West
10
Turn slight right onto US 151 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue West
11
Turn straight onto US 151 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Williams Boulevard Southwest
12
Continue on US 151 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Blvd SW
13
Continue on US 151
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto Williams Boulevard
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
Williams Boulevard
15
Continue on Williams Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Losey Avenue
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Losey Avenue
17
Continue on Losey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Losey Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto Vanderbilt Street
495 ft
·
21 sec
·
Vanderbilt Street
19
Arrive at destination
Vanderbilt Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Fairfax, IA
Late night in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
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
20m 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 Fairfax, IA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Williams Boulevard, Avenue of the Saints, Williams Boulevard Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.77 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 11.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 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.
Between Cedar Rapids, IA and Fairfax, IA, road signs point toward 1St Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston and Stadiums-Ice Arena.
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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