Origin
Epworth, IA
Afternoon in Epworth on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Epworth, 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 23m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epworth, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Epworth, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 151, Farley Road, US 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.9 miles on US 151. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 61.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 151 and Farley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.9 miles on US 151.
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 39.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and Farley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 West, US 52 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CR Y13: Farley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 300
Toward CR Y13: Farley
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
1st Street Southwest
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Olde Farley Road
Turn right onto Olde Farley Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR Y13 / Farley Road
Turn left onto CR Y13 / Farley Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Epworth, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr Y13: Farley along the way.
Cr Y13: Farley
3.8 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 151 | 39.9 mi | 46m |
| Farley Road | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| US 20 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| IA 100 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Post Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Olde Farley Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 151
— 39.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epworth, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on Center Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Center Avenue South
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 52 North
3
Merge onto US 20; US 52
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20; US 52
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 300
Toward CR Y13: Farley
5
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
6
Turn right onto Olde Farley Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Olde Farley Road
7
Turn left onto CR Y13
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Farley Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
9
Merge onto US 151
39 mi
·
44 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 30.7 mi from Epworth, IA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.7 miles from Epworth, 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
$9.58 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
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
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
4:05 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
1h 23m 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 Epworth, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 151, Farley Road, US 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Epworth, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.58 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 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.1 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Epworth, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr Y13: Farley along the way.
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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