Origin
Cedar Falls, IA
Evening in Cedar Falls on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
113.1 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Falls, IA
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Maquoketa, IA
Diego F. Parra
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West 18th Street, East 18th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Cedar Falls, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 113.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West 18th Street | — | — |
| East 18th Street | — | — |
| IA 27 | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| US 20 East | — | — |
| CR E34 | — | — |
| County Home Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls, IA and Maquoketa, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
52 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto West 18th Street
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 18th Street
6
At the end of the road, turn straight onto East 18th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 18th Street
7
Take the ramp right toward IA 27 south, IA 58 south
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
IA 27 south, IA 58 south
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
9
Turn left onto US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque, Cedar Rapids
13 mi
·
15 min
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US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque, Cedar Rapids
10
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CR E34: Toddville, Robins
12
Turn sharp left onto County Home Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Home Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
14
Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Home Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Home Road
17
Continue on Fairview Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
18
Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Linn-Jones Road
19
Turn left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
20
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn right onto Highway 64 East
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Highway 64 East
22
Continue on State Highway 64
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 64
23
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Isabel Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Isabel Street
25
Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 64
26
Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 64
28
Continue on West Platt Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Platt Street
29
Turn right onto South Main Street
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from Cedar Falls, IA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maquoketa, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Falls, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Falls, IA
This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Cedar Falls, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Cedar Falls, IA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Cedar Falls, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maquoketa, IA
The final approach into Maquoketa, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maquoketa, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.68 one way
$35.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.83 | $7.24 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Maquoketa, IA
Evening in Maquoketa on Wednesday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Marion, IA
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
2h 27m 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 Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West 18th Street, East 18th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Cedar Falls, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.68 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.
The drive from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Falls, IA to Maquoketa, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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