Origin
Sioux Center, IA
Afternoon in Sioux Center on Monday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux Center, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
291.4 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux Center, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 291.4 miles and takes about 5h 51m 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, Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.9 miles on 220th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.26 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
145.7 miles from Sioux Center, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 51m drive with frequent turns across 291.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 165.9 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 12.8 miles in near 450th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 51m 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 12.8 miles (450th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.7 miles (L14 / Kiwi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles (US 20 / Highway 20): 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
12.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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450th Street
Enter roundabout onto 450th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
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L14 / Kiwi Avenue
Turn right onto L14 / Kiwi Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
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US 20 / Highway 20
Turn left onto US 20 / Highway 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
247.4 mi into trip
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~5h 2m in
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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
290 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 220th Street | 165.9 mi | 3h 11m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| Highway 20 | 19 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 140 | 15.1 mi | 20m |
| United States Highway 20 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| 450th Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| County Road L14 | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Main Avenue | 5.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
220th Street
— 165.9 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Center, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on US 75
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto IA 10
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
450th Street
3
Continue on IA 10
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highway 10 West
4
Continue on IA 10
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Street Southwest
5
Continue on IA 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
450th Street
6
Enter roundabout onto 450th Street
79 ft
·
4 sec
·
450th Street
7
Continue on 450th Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
450th Street
8
Turn right onto IA 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Avenue
9
Continue on IA 10
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 10
10
Continue on IA 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
460th Street
11
Turn right onto L14
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Kiwi Avenue
12
Continue on L14
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road L14
13
Continue on IA 140
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 140
14
Turn left onto C66
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
320th Street
15
Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shamrock Avenue
16
Continue on L21
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lee Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 20
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Highway 20
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 20
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Highway 20
19
Continue on US 20
166 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
220th Street
20
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
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
24
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
25
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
26
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
27
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 145.7 miles from Sioux Center, IA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.9 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 3h 4m 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 52m
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 Sioux Center, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Sioux Center, IA
This is one driving day of about 291.4 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sioux Center, 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 165.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.7 mi from Sioux Center, IA · 3h 4m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Sioux Center, 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 165.9 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
$44.26 one way
$88.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $55.01 | $110.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.74 | $129.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota
Fort Dodge, IA
EV Connect
9 DCFC
Hy-Vee Waterloo - Tesla Supercharger
Waterloo, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger
Cedar Rapids, IA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kwik Star 927 Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
115 S. 29th Street
Fort Dodge, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
Flying J 572
Williams, IA
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Bill Colwell Ford
Hudson, IA
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
225 Commercial St
Waterloo, IA
CHARGELAB
4 DCFC
CHARGELAB: 5
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 2
Blink Network: 2
RED_E: 1
eVgo Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.60 | $13.99 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.50 | $11.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.80 | $18.65 |
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 Monday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
33 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 51m 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 Sioux Center, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 291.4 miles and takes about 5h 51m 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, Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.7 miles from Sioux Center, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.26 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 51m 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 12.8 miles (450th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.7 miles (L14 / Kiwi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 54.2 miles (US 20 / Highway 20): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sioux Center, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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