Origin
Solon, IA
Night in Solon on Wednesday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, IA
Demian Grygorchuk
Trip Overview
The drive from Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 382, Ely Road Northeast, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from Solon, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 382 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 29m 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 Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 382 | — | — |
| Ely Road Northeast | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Ely Road | — | — |
| C Street Southwest | — | — |
| US 30 west | — | — |
| I 380 North | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 382
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on Highway 382 Northeast
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 382 Northeast
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ely Road Northeast
13 ft
·
Ely Road Northeast
4
Exit the roundabout onto Ely Road Northeast
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Ely Road Northeast
5
Continue on State Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
6
Continue on Ely Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Ely Road
7
Turn right onto C Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
C Street Southwest
8
Take the ramp left toward US 30 west, US 151 south
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 30 west, US 151 south
9
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 380 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
11
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
12
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
13
Keep slight right
318 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
15
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
16
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
17
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
18
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
19
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 11.3 miles from Solon, IA, or about 14m 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 22.7 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Rapids, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Solon, IA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Solon, IA
This is one driving day of about 22.7 miles and 29m.
At 22.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Solon, IA · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Solon, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Rapids, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cedar Rapids, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
29m 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 Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 382, Ely Road Northeast, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Solon, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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 Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 29m 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 Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Solon, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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