Origin
Urbana, IA
Afternoon in Urbana on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, 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
25m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, IA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Urbana, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 21.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Iowa. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's easy to complete in less than an hour. It's a straightforward connection, perfect for a quick transfer or a brief journey between these two communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the total 21.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles along Avenue of the Saints. Expect to navigate various local roads, including 32nd Street Northeast and Union Avenue, with frequent turns rather than sustained highway speeds. The drive progresses through a more intimate, community-focused setting as opposed to a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR W26 / Union Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR W26 / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR W26 / Union Avenue
Turn left onto CR W26 / Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
55th Street
At end of road, turn right onto 55th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Wood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 55th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tiperary Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crystal Drive Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on West Wood Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Wood Street
2
Turn left onto CR W26
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Union Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto 55th Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
55th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
121 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn left onto 32nd Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
9
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
10
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
11
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
12
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
12:08 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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 Urbana, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 21.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, 32nd Street Northeast, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Urbana, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR W26 / Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Urbana, 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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