Cedar Falls to Great Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.2 miles 706.9 km · straight line
527.1 miles estimated 848.3 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Great Bend?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Great Bend is 439.2 miles (706.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Bend is located SW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.1 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Great Bend in Kansas.

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 Great Bend. 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 Great Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 4min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Great Bend

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Great Bend
38.36°N, 98.76°W
America/Chicago
564m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients