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Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tiffin, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

24.2 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Tiffin, IA, IA

Tiffin, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tiffin, IA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m 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 $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

12.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tiffin, IA is easy. At 32m 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 Tiffin, 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
North Liberty
West Forevergreen Road
Jasper Avenue Northwest

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 Tiffin, 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

20 mi · 22 min · Avenue of the Saints
8

Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty

0.4 mi · 52 sec · North Liberty
9

Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Forevergreen Road
10

Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest

131 ft · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest
11

Turn right onto Forevergreen Road

456 ft · 9 sec · Forevergreen Road
12

Turn left onto North Park Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road
13

Exit the roundabout onto East Marengo Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Marengo Road
14

Turn left onto Summer Hays Street

335 ft · 17 sec · Summer Hays Street
15

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

276 ft · 12 sec · East 3rd Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 12.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, or about 16m into the drive.

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 24 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tiffin, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cedar Rapids, IA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Rapids, IA

This is one driving day of about 24.2 miles and 32m.

At 24.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

North Liberty, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marion, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tiffin, IA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tiffin, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.78 one way

$7.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.15 $8.31
premium $4.89 $4.66 $9.31
diesel $5.61 $5.34 $10.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Night in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday

Local time

9:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tiffin, IA

Night in Tiffin on Wednesday

Local time

9:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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 Tiffin, IA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m 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 12.1 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 $3.78 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 Tiffin, IA is easy. At 32m 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 Tiffin, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Tiffin, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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