Bozeman to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

945.7 miles 1521.9 km · straight line
1134.8 miles estimated 1826.3 km · driving distance
22h 50min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Bozeman to Cedar Falls is 945.7 miles (1521.9 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134.8 miles, taking about 22h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman to Cedar Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 50min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 24min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 41min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Cedar Falls

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients