Cedar Falls to Fresno, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1501.6 miles 2416.6 km · straight line
1915.6 miles actual route 3082.9 km · driving distance
33h 47min estimated drive time
$184 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Fresno, California?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Fresno, California is 1501.6 miles (2416.6 km) as the crow flies. Fresno, California is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1915.6 miles, taking about 33h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Fresno, California in California.

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 Fresno, California. 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 Fresno, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 47min $184 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 32min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~43h 55min $230–$670* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Fresno, California

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 501 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM