Origin
Cedar Falls, IA
Morning in Cedar Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Falls, IA to Vinton, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Vinton, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Falls, IA to Vinton, IA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 57m 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 $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Vinton, IA is easy. At 57m 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 Vinton, 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 D48 | — | — |
| 330th Street | — | — |
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 Vinton, 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
·
US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque, Cedar Rapids
10
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit slight right toward CR D48: Brandon
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
CR D48: Brandon
12
Turn right onto 330th Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
330th Street
13
Turn left onto Freeman Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeman Avenue
14
Continue on 26th Avenue
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
26th Avenue
15
Turn right onto 55th Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
55th Street
16
Continue on 24th Avenue Drive
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
24th Avenue Drive
17
Continue on 1st Avenue
446 ft
·
23 sec
·
1st Avenue
18
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 3rd Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Cedar Falls, IA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Cedar Falls, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vinton, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Vinton, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Vinton, IA
Morning in Vinton on Thursday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
57m 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 Vinton, IA covers 45.3 miles and takes about 57m 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 22.6 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 $7.08 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 Vinton, IA is easy. At 57m 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 Vinton, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cedar Falls, IA to Vinton, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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