Boulder to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

687.5 miles 1106.4 km · straight line
825 miles estimated 1327.7 km · driving distance
16h 36min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Boulder to Cedar Falls is 687.5 miles (1106.4 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located ENE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825 miles, taking about 16h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Cedar Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 36min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 55min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 35min $99–$289* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Cedar Falls

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients