Cedar Falls to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.2 miles 587.7 km · straight line
438.2 miles estimated 705.2 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Kearney?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Kearney is 365.2 miles (587.7 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.2 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Kearney in Nebraska.

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 Kearney. 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 Kearney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $53–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Kearney

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients