Origin
Wilton, IA
Morning in Wilton on Friday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilton, 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
1h 12m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilton, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This straightforward 60-mile journey from Wilton to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate I 80 and Avenue of the Saints, with a portion on Rose Avenue, as you travel across the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, this route offers an economical way to get between these two points. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a convenient and efficient connection without requiring an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for anyone looking to cover this distance quickly.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's just over half on highways, with 52% of the total mileage being faster-paced road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.9 miles, primarily on I 80. This route offers a mixed driving experience, blending interstate travel with other road types. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from the efficiency of the interstate to potentially more local roads as you approach your destination. It's not an overly complex route, but it does offer some variety.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 miles you will encounter 12 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 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
6
36 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar...
5
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Oakland Road Northeast
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wilton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
Waterloo
36 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Rose Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West 5th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 32nd Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| United States Highway 6 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Road Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 30.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA.
1
Start on Maurer Street
318 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maurer Street
2
Turn left onto US 6 Hist
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
United States Highway 6
4
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rose Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 80
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 380, US 218, IA 27
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 380, US 218 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids, Waterloo
9
Merge onto I 380; US 218; IA 27
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Glass Road, 32nd Street, Coldstream, 29th Street
11
Keep slight right at fork
319 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn straight onto 29th Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
29th Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Oakland Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road Northeast
14
Turn right onto 32nd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Street Northeast
15
Turn right onto Crystal Drive Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
16
Continue on Crystal Drive Northeast
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
Crystal Drive Northeast
17
Continue on Tiperary Drive Northeast
428 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tiperary Drive Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
Tiperary Drive Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Wilton, IA · 35m 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 miles from Wilton, 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
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
Morning in Cedar Rapids on Friday
Local time
11:11 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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Wilton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Avenue of the Saints, Rose Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Wilton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 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 miles you will encounter 12 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 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wilton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Waterloo along the way.
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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