Cedar Falls to Janesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

174.6 miles 281 km · straight line
218.3 miles estimated 351.3 km · driving distance
4h 23min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Janesville?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Janesville is 174.6 miles (281 km) as the crow flies. Janesville is located E of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 218.3 miles, taking about 4h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Janesville in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Janesville. 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 Janesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 23min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 16min $17–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 10min $26–$76* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Janesville

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Janesville
42.68°N, 89.02°W
America/Chicago
255m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 58 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 142.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients