Cedar Falls to Grand Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.5 miles 520.6 km · straight line
388.2 miles estimated 624.7 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Grand Island?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Grand Island is 323.5 miles (520.6 km) as the crow flies. Grand Island is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.2 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Grand Island in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Grand Island. 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 Grand Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Grand Island

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
Explore more routes from Grand Island

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients