Butte to Cedar Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1019.6 miles 1640.9 km · straight line
1223.5 miles estimated 1969.1 km · driving distance
24h 37min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Butte from Cedar Falls?

The distance from Butte to Cedar Falls is 1019.6 miles (1640.9 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Falls is located E of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1223.5 miles, taking about 24h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte to Cedar Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 37min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 32min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 0min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Cedar Falls

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients