Cedar Falls to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

247.2 miles 397.8 km · straight line
309 miles estimated 497.3 km · driving distance
6h 13min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Columbia, Missouri is 247.2 miles (397.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located S of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 309 miles, taking about 6h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Columbia, Missouri. 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 Cedar Falls to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 13min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 28min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 54min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients