Albert Lea to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albert Lea from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Albert Lea to Cedar Falls is 90.3 miles (145.4 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located SSE of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 113 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Cedar Falls in Iowa.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Cedar Falls. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.