Origin
Tipton, IA
Morning in Tipton on Friday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tipton, 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
57m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tipton, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Tipton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, State Highway 38, US 151 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 40.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and State Highway 38. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.9 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and State Highway 38. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tipton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 57m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IA 38 / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
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East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IA 38 / Cedar Street
Turn right onto IA 38 / Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 30
Turn left onto US 30
Navigation decision point
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
4
40.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Tiffany Drive Northeast
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 21.9 mi | 27m |
| State Highway 38 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| US 151 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Lakeside Rd | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| 30th Street Drive Southeast | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Drive Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 21.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipton, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 5th Street
50 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn right onto IA 38
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
4
Continue on IA 38
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 38
5
Turn left onto US 30
22 mi
·
27 min
·
US 30
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 151 North, IA 13 North: Marion
7
Continue on US 151; IA 13
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 151; IA 13
8
Turn left onto CR E44
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lakeside Rd
9
Continue on 30th Street Drive Southeast
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Street Drive Southeast
10
Continue on 29th Street Drive Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
29th Street Drive Southeast
11
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
12
Turn right onto Lindale Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lindale Avenue Northeast
13
Turn left onto Tiffany Drive Northeast
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tiffany Drive Northeast
14
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Tipton, IA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Tipton, 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
$6.39 one way
$12.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Mount Vernon, IA
20 mi in
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
22 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
57m 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 Tipton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 40.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, State Highway 38, US 151. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Tipton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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 Tipton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 57m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IA 38 / Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tipton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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