Origin
Dyersville, IA
Evening in Dyersville on Friday
Local time
6:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyersville, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 60.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via US 151, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Iowa, offering a straightforward journey. It's a short, manageable drive, perfect for a same-day excursion or a relaxed start to a longer adventure. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making for an efficient transit between these two Iowa communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience 38.2 miles on US 151 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a steady pace. The journey transitions from US 151 to State Highway 136 and finally IA 100, offering a mix of highway speeds and slightly more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal slowdowns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 151 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and State Highway 136. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Avenue Southeast.
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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 (2nd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 52 / 11th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 52 / 11th Street Southeast
Turn right onto US 52 / 11th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
IA 100
Turn right onto IA 100
Navigation decision point
4
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
30th Street Drive Southeast
Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 151 | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 136 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| IA 100 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 9th Street Southeast | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Post Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 151
— 38.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyersville, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street Southeast
276 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Street Southeast
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto US 52
495 ft
·
8 sec
·
11th Street Southeast
4
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street Southeast
5
Continue on IA 136
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 136
6
Continue on IA 136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street North
7
Continue on IA 136
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 136
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto US 151
37 mi
·
42 min
·
US 151
10
Turn left onto US 151; IA 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 151; IA 13
11
Turn right onto IA 100
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
IA 100
12
Turn left onto East Post Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Post Road
13
Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
14
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
15
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
16
Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
17
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Dyersville, IA · 39m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Dyersville, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Rapids, IA
The final approach into Cedar Rapids, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cedar Rapids, IA
Evening in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
6:22 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
20 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
1h 17m 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 Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 151, State Highway 136, IA 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Dyersville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 52 / 11th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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