Big Sur to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Big Sur from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Big Sur to Cedar Falls is 1617.2 miles (2602.6 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located ENE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1940.6 miles, taking about 39h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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 Big Sur 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.