Origin
Mitchellville, IA
Afternoon in Mitchellville on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
108.3 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchellville, IA
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Mitchellville to Cedar Rapids? This 108.3-mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving to speak of, so expect a more connected experience with the landscape. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16. Given its manageable distance and local road focus, this route is ideal for a relaxed day trip within the Midwest region of Iowa. You won't need to worry about breaking up the drive or finding overnight accommodations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Mitchellville, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 108.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be engaging with the road frequently, making numerous turns. With 0% highway share, you'll spend the entire 1 hour and 49 minutes on local streets and roads, such as Center Avenue North, 6th Street Northwest, and Northeast 112th Street. There isn't a 'longest stretch' specified, suggesting a continuous series of intersections and road changes rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This driving style offers a more intimate feel with the towns and countryside you pass through, demanding consistent attention.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Avenue North 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 Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Avenue North | — | — |
| 6th Street Northwest | — | — |
| Northeast 112th Street | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| I 380 | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| Glass Road | — | — |
| 29th Street Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Street Northeast
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Center Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Center Avenue North
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
4
Turn right onto Northeast 112th Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northeast 112th Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
90 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 380, US 218, IA 27
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
11
Keep slight right
318 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
14
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
15
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
16
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
17
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 108.3-mile journey, leaving Mitchellville at your leisure is a good plan since it's a relatively short drive. With a duration of under two hours and no highway sections, you can easily complete it in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and plan for fuel stops if needed, though with no specified longest stretch, you'll be passing through populated areas frequently. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means staying alert and having your navigation ready is key to a smooth experience.
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 54.1 miles from Mitchellville, IA, or about 54m 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 24 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 54m 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 29m
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 Mitchellville, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mitchellville, IA
This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mitchellville, 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 54.1 mi from Mitchellville, IA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Mitchellville, 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
$16.93 one way
$33.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 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 | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
23 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 49m 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 Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 108.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Avenue North, 6th Street Northwest, Northeast 112th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Mitchellville, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.93 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 Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mitchellville, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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