Origin
Washington, IA
Late night in Washington on Saturday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, 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
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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 20m
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.
Washington, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 60.3 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 Avenue of the Saints, County Road G36, County Highway W61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.95 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: 60.3 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 60.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 48.2 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
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 60.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 4th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29t...
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Oakland Road Northeast
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 48.2 mi | 55m |
| County Road G36 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| County Highway W61 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 12th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on South Marion Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Marion Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
6
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East 7th Street
7
Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 12th Avenue
8
Continue on County Highway W61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway W61
9
Continue on Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
10
Turn right onto County Road G36
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road G36
11
Continue on 220th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
220th Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
13
Merge onto US 218; IA 27
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
15
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
17
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
18
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
19
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
20
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
21
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Washington, IA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Washington, 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
$8.95 one way
$17.90 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.65 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Cedar Rapids on Saturday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
13 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Washington, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 60.3 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 Avenue of the Saints, County Road G36, County Highway W61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Washington, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.95 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 60.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 58.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Washington, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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