Cedar Falls to Manitowoc: Road Trip Guide & Distance

263.7 miles 424.4 km · straight line
329.6 miles estimated 530.5 km · driving distance
6h 38min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Manitowoc?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Manitowoc is 263.7 miles (424.4 km) as the crow flies. Manitowoc is located ENE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 329.6 miles, taking about 6h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Manitowoc in Wisconsin.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Manitowoc. 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 Manitowoc

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 38min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 58min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 18min $40–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Manitowoc

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Manitowoc
44.09°N, 87.66°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients