Cedar Falls to Glacier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1112.4 miles 1790.3 km · straight line
1335 miles estimated 2148.4 km · driving distance
26h 51min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Glacier?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Glacier is 1112.4 miles (1790.3 km) as the crow flies. Glacier is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1335 miles, taking about 26h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Glacier in Montana.

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 Glacier. 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 Glacier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 51min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 13min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~34h 54min $160–$467* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Glacier

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 371 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients