Cedar Falls, IA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Cedar Falls, IA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Cedar Falls, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

232.8 mi

Osceola County, IA

Quickest Drive

44m

Charles City, IA

Plan Around Cedar Falls, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Cedar Falls, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Osceola County, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 232.8 mi · 3h 54m Le Mars, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 217.7 mi · 4h 26m Fort Madison, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 173.4 mi · 2h 46m Eldridge, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 144.5 mi · 2h 13m

Continue From Cedar Falls, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Cedar Falls, IA to Davenport, IA 144.9 mi · 2h 17m Cedar Falls, IA to Altoona, IA 97.8 mi · 2h 9m Cedar Falls, IA to Iowa City, IA 90.3 mi · 1h 48m Cedar Falls, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA 61.7 mi · 1h 12m

Trips from Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls, IA to Davenport, IA

144.9 mi 2h 17m

Cedar Falls, IA to Altoona, IA

97.8 mi 2h 9m

Cedar Falls, IA to Iowa City, IA

90.3 mi 1h 48m

Cedar Falls, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

61.7 mi 1h 12m

Cedar Falls, IA to Hiawatha, IA

59 mi 1h 7m

Driving from Cedar Falls, IA

On average, trips departing from Cedar Falls, IA run 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 145 miles (2h 17m), while the shortest is just 59 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Cedar Falls, IA are Davenport, IA (144.9 mi, 2h 17m), Altoona, IA (97.8 mi, 2h 9m), Iowa City, IA (90.3 mi, 1h 48m), Cedar Rapids, IA (61.7 mi, 1h 12m), and Hiawatha, IA (59 mi, 1h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Cedar Falls, IA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cedar Falls, IA and 9 routes heading into Cedar Falls, IA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 59 to 145 miles.

The longest mapped route from Cedar Falls, IA covers 145 miles and takes approximately 2h 17m. Shorter options start at just 59 miles.

The average route from Cedar Falls, IA runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Cedar Falls, IA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Cedar Falls, IA include Davenport, IA, Altoona, IA, Iowa City, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.