Cedar Falls to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

696.1 miles 1120.2 km · straight line
849.1 miles actual route 1366.5 km · driving distance
15h 6min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Colorado Springs is 696.1 miles (1120.2 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.1 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Colorado Springs in Colorado.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Cedar Falls and Colorado Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Falls to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 6min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 7min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~19h 38min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM