Cedar Falls to Draper: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1011.7 miles 1628.1 km · straight line
1214 miles estimated 1953.7 km · driving distance
24h 25min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Draper?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Draper is 1011.7 miles (1628.1 km) as the crow flies. Draper is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1214 miles, taking about 24h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Draper in Utah.

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 Draper. 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 Draper

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 25min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 18min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 45min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Draper

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Draper
40.52°N, 111.86°W
America/Denver
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients