Cedar Falls to Grand Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Falls from Grand Rapids?
The distance from Cedar Falls to Grand Rapids is 345.1 miles (555.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Rapids is located E of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.1 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Grand Rapids. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
- You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator