Origin
Greene, IA
Night in Greene on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greene, IA
Thirdman
Trip Overview
This 101.1-mile journey from Greene to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience rather than a fast-paced highway cruise. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entirety of your drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Greene, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no percentage of highway travel indicated. Your journey will take you along East Traer Street, South 2nd Street, and East South Street, among others, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and rural areas rather than open interstates. The lack of a longest uninterrupted stretch figure suggests frequent turns and potential intersections, so staying alert and following your GPS closely will be key. This drive's character is defined by its local road nature, offering a more grounded perspective of the Iowa landscape as you make your way towards Cedar Rapids.
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.
East Traer Street 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 Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Traer Street | — | — |
| South 2nd Street | — | — |
| East South Street | — | — |
| 110th Street | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| US 218 south | — | — |
| Leo P Rooff Expressway | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Traer Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greene, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on North 1st Street
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto East Traer Street
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Traer Street
3
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 2nd Street
4
Turn slight left onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East South Street
5
Continue on 110th Street
12 mi
·
21 min
·
110th Street
6
Turn right onto Avenue of the Saints
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 218 south: Waterloo
8
Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 218 south: Waterloo
9
Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Leo P Rooff Expressway
10
Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
11
Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
12
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
13
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
14
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
16
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
17
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
18
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
With a short 1 hour and 41-minute duration, this 101.1-mile trip from Greene to Cedar Rapids offers excellent flexibility. You can depart whenever it suits you best, perhaps in the morning to maximize your day or later to avoid early traffic. Since there are no designated stops and the fuel cost is a low $15, you won't need to plan extensive breaks or worry about refueling often. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be on local roads for the entire journey; a good tip is to double-check your route before you leave Greene to ensure you're on the right path through the numerous turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Greene, IA, or about 50m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Rapids, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greene, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greene, IA
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Greene, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Greene, IA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Greene, 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
$15.81 one way
$31.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.46 | $38.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Night in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Waterloo, IA
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 41m 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 Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Traer Street, South 2nd Street, East South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Greene, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.81 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 Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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