Origin
Lisbon, IA
Evening in Lisbon on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisbon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, IA
Bob Jenkin
Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Lisbon and Cedar Rapids, you are looking at a quick 19-mile commute through the heart of the Midwest. This 25-minute drive is straightforward and perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily utilize a combination of West Kirkwood Boulevard, the Lincoln Highway, and Highway 1 to complete the journey. Since both cities are located within Iowa, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate a series of local roads, meaning there are no long, monotonous stretches of pavement to contend with. In fact, your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on West Kirkwood Boulevard, highlighting the frequent transitions you will encounter. Behind the wheel, you should stay alert for these constant changes in direction. The personality of this drive is strictly local, offering a hands-on experience that requires your full attention as you move through the Iowa landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 Bus is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 30 Bus / West Kirkwood Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30 Bus / West Kirkwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (US 30 Bus): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 Bus / West Kirkwood Boulevard
Turn right onto US 30 Bus / West Kirkwood Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 30 Bus
Take the ramp onto US 30 Bus toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Tiffany Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 Bus | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 151 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Lakeside Rd | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Kirkwood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 1 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30 Bus
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on South Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 30 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kirkwood Boulevard
3
Continue on US 30 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 30 Bus; IA 1
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 1
5
Continue on US 30 Bus; IA 1
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 1
6
Take the ramp onto US 30 Bus
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 30 Bus
Toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
8
Continue on US 151; IA 13
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 151; IA 13
9
Turn left onto CR E44
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lakeside Rd
10
Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
11
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
12
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
13
Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
14
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
15
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
0% chance
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
25 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
28m 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 Lisbon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 19 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30 Bus, US 151, Lakeside Rd. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Lisbon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.97 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 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30 Bus / West Kirkwood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 30 Bus; IA 1 / State Highway 1): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (US 30 Bus): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lisbon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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