Cedar Falls to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

679.9 miles 1094.2 km · straight line
779.2 miles actual route 1254 km · driving distance
13h 56min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Denver?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Denver is 679.9 miles (1094.2 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779.2 miles, taking about 13h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Denver 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 56min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 43min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 7min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Denver

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM