Albuquerque to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

919.7 miles 1480.1 km · straight line
1090.1 miles actual route 1754.3 km · driving distance
20h 17min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Albuquerque to Cedar Falls is 919.7 miles (1480.1 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1090.1 miles, taking about 20h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Cedar Falls in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Cedar Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Cedar Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 17min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 20min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~26h 22min $131–$382* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Cedar Falls

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM