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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hartley, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
263.6 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartley, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hartley, IA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 19m 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, US 71, 320th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 263.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 19m drive with frequent turns across 263.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 196 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 49.9 miles in near US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 197.6 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.9 miles (US 71): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
49.9 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
197.6 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
|
US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm...
5
197.9 mi into trip
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~3h 47m in
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US 71
Turn right onto US 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
243.1 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
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360th Street
Turn left onto 360th Street
Navigation decision point
4
244.7 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
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200th Avenue
Turn right onto 200th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Hartley, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Storm Lake along the way.
Storm Lake
197.6 mi in
|
~3h 46m
|
via US 71
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 196 mi | 3h 43m |
| US 71 | 45.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| 320th Street | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| 180th Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 360th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road B24 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 196 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Hartley, IA.
1
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
2
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
3
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; IA 27
148 mi
·
2 hr 50 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit onto US 71
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 71
Toward IA 471 South, US 71 NORTH: Early, Storm Lake
8
Turn right onto US 71
45 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 71
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto 360th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
360th Street
10
Turn right onto 200th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
200th Avenue
11
Continue on 32nd Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
32nd Avenue West
12
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
13
Continue on B24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road B24
14
Turn right onto 180th Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
180th Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 18
12 mi
·
17 min
·
320th Street
16
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
17
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
18
Arrive at destination
1st Street Southeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196 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 58 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartley, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Rapids, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA
This is one driving day of about 263.6 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 196 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196 miles.
Arriving in Hartley, IA
The final approach into Hartley, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hartley, IA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.21 one way
$82.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.73 | $101.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.20 | $116.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.68 | $12.65 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.90 | $16.87 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hartley, IA
Morning in Hartley on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hartley, IA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 71, 320th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.8 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 $41.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (US 20; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 197.6 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.9 miles (US 71): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Hartley, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Storm Lake 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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