Cedar Falls, IA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Cedar Falls, IA have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 94 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Cedar Falls, IA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States

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Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

230.4 mi

Osceola County, IA

Quickest Drive

11m

Waterloo, IA

Plan Around Cedar Falls, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Cedar Falls, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Osceola County, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 230.4 mi · 4h 51m Sheldon, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 227.5 mi · 4h 43m Le Mars, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 217.7 mi · 4h 26m Fort Madison, IA to Cedar Falls, IA 173.4 mi · 2h 46m

Continue From Cedar Falls, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Cedar Falls, IA to Osceola, IA 155.3 mi · 3h 13m Cedar Falls, IA to Centerville, IA 146.5 mi · 3h 38m Cedar Falls, IA to Davenport, IA 142.9 mi · 2h 49m Cedar Falls, IA to Algona, IA 132.1 mi · 2h 45m

Trips from Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls, IA to Osceola, IA

155.3 mi 3h 13m

Cedar Falls, IA to Centerville, IA

146.5 mi 3h 38m

Cedar Falls, IA to Davenport, IA

142.9 mi 2h 49m

Cedar Falls, IA to Algona, IA

132.1 mi 2h 45m

Cedar Falls, IA to Asbury, IA

97.6 mi 1h 56m

Cedar Falls, IA to Iowa City, IA

90.3 mi 1h 48m

Cedar Falls, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

61.7 mi 1h 12m

Cedar Falls, IA to Hiawatha, IA

59 mi 1h 7m

Cedar Falls, IA to Charles City, IA

45.4 mi 55m

Cedar Falls, IA to Waterloo, IA

8.1 mi 11m

Driving from Cedar Falls, IA

On average, trips departing from Cedar Falls, IA run 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 155 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Cedar Falls, IA are Osceola, IA (155.3 mi, 3h 13m), Centerville, IA (146.5 mi, 3h 38m), Davenport, IA (142.9 mi, 2h 49m), Algona, IA (132.1 mi, 2h 45m), and Asbury, IA (97.6 mi, 1h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 94-mile trip from Cedar Falls, IA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Cedar Falls, IA and 9 routes heading into Cedar Falls, IA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 155 miles.

The longest mapped route from Cedar Falls, IA covers 155 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Cedar Falls, IA runs about 94 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 94-mile trip from Cedar Falls, IA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Cedar Falls, IA include Osceola, IA, Centerville, IA, Davenport, IA and Algona, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.