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 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Traer Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Traer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Traer Street
Turn left onto East Traer Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
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50.6 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids,...
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57.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
99.7 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greene, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs point toward Dubuque and Cedar Falls.
Dubuque
50.6 mi in|~1h 8m|via I 380
Cedar Falls
50.6 mi in|~1h 8m|via I 380
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
70.3 mi
1h 18m
110th Street
12.4 mi
21m
Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi
8m
I 380
6.5 mi
7m
Washington Street
2.4 mi
3m
32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
2m
South 2nd Street
0.5 mi
<1m
US 218
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greene, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on North 1st Street
74 ft·6 sec·North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto East Traer Street
340 ft·8 sec·East Traer Street
3
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·South 2nd Street
4
Turn slight left onto CR C13
0.1 mi·13 sec·East South Street
5
Continue on CR C13
12 mi·21 min·110th Street
6
Turn right onto US 218; IA 27
28 mi·32 min·Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
317 ft·7 sec
Toward US 218 south: Waterloo
8
Continue on US 218
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 218
Toward US 218 south: Waterloo
9
Merge onto US 218
6.7 mi·8 min·Leo P Rooff Expressway
10
Continue on US 218
2.4 mi·3 min·Washington Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
6.5 mi·7 min·I 380
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27
42 mi·45 min·Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft·4 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·7 sec·Crystal Drive Northeast
18
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft·18 sec·Tiperary Drive Northeast
19
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
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 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 miles.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Rapids, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greene, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greene, IA
This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 2h 5m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Greene, IA
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.81 one way
$31.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 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.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Waterloo, Iowa
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Center Point, Iowa
Blink
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Shell Recharge
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Waterloo, Iowa
Shell Recharge
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Shell Rock, Iowa
Blink
1 DCFC
Blink: 3
Tesla: 2
Shell Recharge: 2
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Greene, IA
Night
in Greene on Thursday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cedar Rapids, IA
Night
in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
9 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
2h 5m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greene, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 101.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, 110th Street, Leo P Rooff Expressway. 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Traer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.6 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greene, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs point toward Dubuque and Cedar Falls.
