Badlands to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Cedar Falls?
The distance from Badlands to Cedar Falls is 506.5 miles (815.1 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.8 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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.
How to Get from Badlands to Cedar Falls
Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Cedar Falls
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator