Trip from Cedar Rapids, IA to Walford, IA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 30m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 24m ★

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

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Walford, IA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Walford, IA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m 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 $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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 25m drive with frequent turns across 15.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 19 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 Walford, IA is easy. At 25m 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 Walford, 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	—	—
1st Avenue West	—	—
Williams Boulevard Southwest	—	—
Williams Blvd SW	—	—

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 Walford, IA.

Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast

56 ft · 3 sec · Tiperary Drive Northeast

Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

At the end of the road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Coldstream Avenue Northeast

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

Take the exit slight right toward 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stadiums-Ice Arena

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 1st Avenue West, Vets Mem-Kingston, Stadiums-Ice Arena

Keep slight right to continue on 1st Avenue West

256 ft · 7 sec · 1st Avenue West

Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue West

1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West

Turn straight onto Williams Boulevard Southwest

2.0 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest

Continue on Williams Blvd SW

1.0 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd SW

Continue on Williams Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Williams Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard

102 ft · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard

3.0 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard

Continue on Amana Road Southwest

3.4 mi · 4 min · Amana Road Southwest

Continue on Co Trunk Rd E68

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68

Turn right onto B Avenue West

371 ft · 16 sec · B Avenue West

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.38 one way

$4.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.61	$5.22
premium	$4.89	$2.93	$5.85
diesel	$5.61	$3.36	$6.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.6	$1.60	$0.73
Efficient EV	3.8	$1.33	$0.61
EV Truck/SUV	6.1	$2.13	$0.97

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cedar Rapids, IA

Night in Cedar Rapids on Thursday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walford, IA

Night in Walford on Thursday

Local time

9:45 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

25m 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 Walford, IA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m 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 7.6 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 $2.38 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 Walford, IA is easy. At 25m 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 Walford, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cedar Rapids, IA to Walford, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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