Origin
Vinton, IA
Morning in Vinton on Thursday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vinton, IA
Tom Fisk
Cedar Falls, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA covers 45.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue, 24th Avenue Drive, 55th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 45.7 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.
1st Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is easy. At 47m 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 Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue | — | — |
| 24th Avenue Drive | — | — |
| 55th Street | — | — |
| 26th Avenue | — | — |
| Freeman Avenue | — | — |
| 330th Street | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| IA 27 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton, IA and Cedar Falls, IA.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
446 ft
·
17 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Continue on 24th Avenue Drive
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
24th Avenue Drive
4
Turn straight onto 55th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
55th Street
5
Turn left onto 26th Avenue
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
26th Avenue
6
Continue on Freeman Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeman Avenue
7
Turn right onto 330th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
330th Street
8
Take the ramp sharp left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit slight right toward IA 27, IA 58 North: Cedar Falls
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
IA 27, IA 58 North: Cedar Falls
12
Keep slight left
259 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right
4.0 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, Waterloo Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
18th Street, Waterloo Road
15
Continue on Waterloo Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Waterloo Road
16
Turn left onto Waterloo Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Waterloo Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
16 ft
·
Main Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
20 ft
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Vinton, IA · 23m 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 22.8 miles from Vinton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Falls, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cedar Falls, 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
$7.14 one way
$14.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 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 | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
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
Cedar Falls, IA
Morning in Cedar Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA covers 45.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue, 24th Avenue Drive, 55th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Vinton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.14 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 Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is easy. At 47m 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 Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vinton, IA to Cedar Falls, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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