Origin
Sibley, IA
Afternoon in Sibley on Friday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sibley, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 56m
Distance
291 mi
468 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 3m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sibley, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Sibley, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 291 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.9 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.5 miles from Sibley, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 291 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 56m drive with frequent turns across 291 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
220th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 164.9 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 around 0.3 miles in near CR A22 / 5th 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 5h 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR A22 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (US 59 / Tanager Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR A22 / 5th Street
Turn right onto CR A22 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
21.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 59 / Silver Avenue
Turn right onto US 59 / Silver Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 59 / Tanager Avenue
Turn right onto US 59 / Tanager Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
247 mi into trip
|
~5h 6m 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
289.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 220th Street | 164.9 mi | 3h 10m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| US 59 | 15 mi | 20m |
| Silver Avenue | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| 20th Avenue | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Railroad Street | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Armstrong Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| 170th Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 164.9 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sibley, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR A22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
3
Continue on CR A22
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
170th Street
4
Turn right onto US 59
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 59
5
Turn left onto US 18; US 59
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
320th Street
6
Turn right onto US 59
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Silver Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Rerick Avenue
8
Continue on US 59
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Silver Avenue
9
Continue on US 59; IA 10
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
470th Street
10
Turn right onto US 59
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Tanager Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 59
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Q Avenue
12
Continue on US 59
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Railroad Street
13
Turn left onto IA 3
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3
14
Turn left onto IA 3
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
530th Street
15
Turn right onto IA 7
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
V Avenue
16
Continue on IA 7
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
17
Continue on IA 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 7
18
Continue on IA 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 7
19
Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
20th Avenue
20
Continue on CR M27
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Armstrong Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
165 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
220th Street
22
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
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
24
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
26
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
27
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
28
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
29
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.5 miles from Sibley, IA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.9 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 64 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.5 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
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 Sibley, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Sibley, IA
This is one driving day of about 291 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Sibley, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 220th Street for about 164.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.5 mi from Sibley, IA · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.5 miles from Sibley, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 220th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.49 one way
$90.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.95 | $99.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.00 | $112.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.25 | $128.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.97 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.46 | $11.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.4 | 1 | $40.74 | $18.62 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Jefferson, IA
146 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
3 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
5h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sibley, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 291 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 220th Street, Avenue of the Saints, US 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.5 miles from Sibley, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR A22 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (US 59 / Silver Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (US 59 / Tanager Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sibley, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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