Origin
Tripoli, IA
Morning in Tripoli on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tripoli, IA
Agung Pandit Wiguna
Trip Overview
The drive from Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Piedmont Avenue, 230th Street, Reed Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Piedmont Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Avenue | — | — |
| 230th Street | — | — |
| Reed Avenue | — | — |
| North Raymond Road | — | — |
| South Raymond Road | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| Lafayette Road | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Piedmont Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tripoli, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on Piedmont Avenue
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Piedmont Avenue
3
Turn left onto 230th Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
230th Street
4
Turn right onto Reed Avenue
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Reed Avenue
5
Continue on North Raymond Road
10.0 mi
·
15 min
·
North Raymond Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Raymond Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Raymond Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto South Raymond Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Raymond Road
8
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 3rd Street
9
Turn right onto Lafayette Road
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lafayette Road
10
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
11
Continue on South Raymond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Raymond Road
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Avenue of the Saints
14
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
15
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
16
Keep slight left
121 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
18
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
19
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
20
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Tripoli, IA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Tripoli, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.26 one way
$22.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Vinton, IA
36 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
21 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
1h 15m 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 Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Piedmont Avenue, 230th Street, Reed Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Tripoli, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.26 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 Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Tripoli, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tripoli, 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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