Cedar Falls to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

161.4 miles 259.7 km · straight line
201.7 miles estimated 324.6 km · driving distance
4h 3min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Kirksville?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Kirksville is 161.4 miles (259.7 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located S of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 201.7 miles, taking about 4h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Kirksville 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. 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 3min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 52min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 51min $24–$71* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 154.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients