Cedar Falls to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

261.8 miles 421.3 km · straight line
299.7 miles actual route 482.3 km · driving distance
5h 50min estimated drive time
$29 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Kansas City?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Kansas City is 261.8 miles (421.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 299.7 miles, taking about 5h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Kansas 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. 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 Kansas City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 50min $29 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 0min $24–$45* Budget
Train ~5h 33min $36–$105* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM