Cedar Falls to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.3 miles 439.9 km · straight line
341.7 miles estimated 549.9 km · driving distance
6h 52min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Jefferson City?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Jefferson City is 273.3 miles (439.9 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located S of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 341.7 miles, taking about 6h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 52min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 14min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 31min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients