Cedar Falls to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.6 miles 65.4 km · straight line
52.8 miles estimated 85 km · driving distance
1h 4min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Marshalltown?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Marshalltown is 40.6 miles (65.4 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located SW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.8 miles, taking about 1h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. 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 Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 4min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 17min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 612.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients