Brighton, Colorado to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.7 miles 1071.3 km · straight line
798.8 miles estimated 1285.6 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Cedar Falls is 665.7 miles (1071.3 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located ENE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.8 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Cedar Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Cedar Falls

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients