Trip from Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

82 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, South 5th Street, Great River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41 miles from Guttenberg, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 82 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Great River Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 52	Unavailable	Refreshing
Columbus Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
11th Street Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
11th Street Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
9th Street Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guttenberg, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.

Start on the route

79 ft · 8 sec · the route

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South 5th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street

Continue on Great River Road

12 mi · 16 min · Great River Road

Continue on US 52

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 52

Continue on Columbus Street

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Columbus Street

Continue on US 52

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 52

Continue on 11th Street Northeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · 11th Street Northeast

Continue on 11th Street Southeast

0.2 mi · 16 sec · 11th Street Southeast

Continue on 9th Street Southeast

1.2 mi · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast

Continue on State Highway 136

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 136

Continue on 1st Street North

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street North

Continue on State Highway 136

8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 136

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left

37 mi · 42 min

Turn left

1.1 mi · 1 min

Turn right

2.6 mi · 3 min

Turn left onto East Post Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Post Road

Turn right onto 30th Street Drive Southeast

1.5 mi · 2 min · 30th Street Drive Southeast

Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast

0.5 mi · 57 sec · 29th Street Drive Southeast

Continue on 29th Street Northeast

0.4 mi · 40 sec · 29th Street Northeast

Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Lindale Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Tiffany Drive Northeast

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 41 miles from Guttenberg, IA, or about 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 45m 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 17m

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 Guttenberg, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Guttenberg, IA

This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guttenberg, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Guttenberg, IA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Island, IL

41 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

Marion, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rock Island, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Guttenberg, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cedar Rapids, IA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.45 one way

$24.91 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$13.73	$27.46
premium	$4.80	$15.48	$30.96
diesel	$5.64	$18.22	$36.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.6	$8.61	$3.94
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.18	$3.28
EV Truck/SUV	32.8	$11.48	$5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Guttenberg, IA

Afternoon in Guttenberg on Monday

Local time

12:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedar Rapids, IA

Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Monday

Local time

12:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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 31m 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 Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, South 5th Street, Great River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41 miles from Guttenberg, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.45 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 Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Guttenberg, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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