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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 4m

Distance

58.1 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Dyersville, IA, IA

Dyersville, IA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Trip Overview

The drive from Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2nd Avenue Southeast, 11th Street Southeast, 9th Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m 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 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 58.1 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.
2nd Avenue Southeast 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 Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
2nd Avenue Southeast
11th Street Southeast
9th Street Southeast
Highway 136
1st Street North
East Post Road
30th Street Drive Southeast
29th Street Drive Southeast

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 2nd Avenue Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 · 11 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
2

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
3

Turn right onto 11th Street Southeast

495 ft · 8 sec · 11th Street Southeast
4

Continue on 9th Street Southeast

1.2 mi · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
5

Continue on State Highway 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136
6

Continue on 1st Street North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street North
7

Continue on State Highway 136

8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 136
8

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge slight left

37 mi · 42 min
10

Turn left

1.1 mi · 1 min
11

Turn right

2.6 mi · 3 min
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 · 57 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 · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast
17

Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Dyersville, IA · 32m into the drive

city in Jones County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anamosa, IA

29 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.

Popular next leg

Anamosa, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

22.7 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Cascade, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anamosa, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 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

$9.08 one way

$18.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.97 $19.95
premium $4.89 $11.18 $22.36
diesel $5.61 $12.83 $25.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79
Efficient EV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
EV Truck/SUV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Dyersville, IA

Afternoon in Dyersville on Friday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Rapids, IA

Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Friday

Local time

4:55 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 4m 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 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 2nd Avenue Southeast, 11th Street Southeast, 9th Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.08 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 Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Dyersville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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