Origin
Webster City, IA
Late night in Webster City on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster City, IA
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, University Avenue, Superior Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.6 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.91 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.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Webster City, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 76.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and University Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.6 miles on US 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and University Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Superior Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is easy. At 1h 33m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Superior Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 68.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Superior Street
Turn right onto Superior Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 East
Navigation decision point
Toward US 20 East
4
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
5
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
University Avenue
Enter roundabout onto University Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
75.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr D18: Cedar Falls along the way.
Cr D18: Cedar Falls
68.5 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 66.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| University Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Superior Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grundy Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Briggs Woods Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 66.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster City, IA and Cedar Falls, IA.
1
Start on CR D20
60 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Superior Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Superior Street
3
Continue on IA 17
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Briggs Woods Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 20 East
5
Merge onto US 20
67 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 20
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
7
Turn left onto Grundy Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Grundy Road
8
Continue on University Avenue
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
University Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto University Avenue
88 ft
·
1 sec
·
University Avenue
10
Continue on University Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
University Avenue
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Main Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 38.1 miles from Webster City, IA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.6 miles.
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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Falls, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Webster City, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Webster City, IA
This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Webster City, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 66.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Webster City, IA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Webster City, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.6 miles.
Arriving in Cedar Falls, IA
The final approach into Cedar Falls, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.91 one way
$23.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Late night in Cedar Falls on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 33m 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 Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, University Avenue, Superior Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Webster City, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.91 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 Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is easy. At 1h 33m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Superior Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 68.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Webster City, IA to Cedar Falls, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Cr D18: Cedar Falls along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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