Cedar Falls to Lassen Volcanic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1502.6 miles 2418.2 km · straight line
1803.1 miles estimated 2901.8 km · driving distance
36h 16min estimated drive time
$174 - $214 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Lassen Volcanic?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Lassen Volcanic is 1502.6 miles (2418.2 km) as the crow flies. Lassen Volcanic is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1803.1 miles, taking about 36h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Lassen Volcanic in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Lassen Volcanic. 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 Lassen Volcanic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 16min $174 - $214 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 31min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~47h 9min $216–$631* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Lassen Volcanic

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 501 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients