Origin
Riverside, IA
Afternoon in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
11 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, IA
Lorenza Magnaghi
Trip Overview
The drive from Riverside, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, State Highway 22, 32nd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
11 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 41.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IA 22 / West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 22 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IA 22 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto IA 22 / West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
40 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29t...
5
40.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Oakland Road Northeast
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 37.8 mi | 43m |
| State Highway 22 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hickory Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 37.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on North Washburn Street
107 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washburn Street
2
Turn left onto IA 22
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Continue on IA 22
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Hickory Street
4
Continue on IA 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
10
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
11
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
12
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
13
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
14
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
15
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Riverside, IA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Riverside, 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
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Iowa City, Iowa
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Coralville, Iowa
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Iowa City, Iowa
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Coralville, Iowa
Shell Recharge
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Coralville, Iowa
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Shell Recharge Charging Station
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Shell Recharge
1 DCFC
Tesla: 3
Shell Recharge: 2
Blink: 2
Other: 2
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
12:11 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
50m 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 Riverside, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, State Highway 22, 32nd Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Riverside, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 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 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IA 22 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Riverside, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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