Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, IA
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The drive from Cedar Rapids, IA to Washington, IA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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, County Road G36, 29th Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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.
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 60.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.1 miles in near Lindale Avenue Northeast.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lindale Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (29th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 48.3 mi | 55m |
| County Road G36 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Highway W61 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 12th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Rapids, IA and Washington, IA.
Start on Tiperary Drive Northeast
Continue on Tiffany Drive Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
Continue on Coldstream Avenue Northeast
Turn left
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
Take the exit
Turn right onto County Road G36
Turn left onto Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
Continue on County Highway W61
Continue on North 12th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto South Marion Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Washington, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Washington on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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