Drive or Fly: Iowa Falls, IA to Cedar Falls, IA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ALO–ALO. At 50 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
55m
Distance
50.4 mi
Total Cost
$46
CO2
20 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 20m
5m in the air
Air Distance
41 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
10 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ALO and ALO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 55m | 3h 20m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $46 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 20 kg CO2 | 10 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 20, US 65, University Avenue
via IA 57, US 65, IA 14; IA 57
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Iowa Falls, IA to Cedar Falls, IA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.