Cedar Falls to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.8 miles 846.2 km · straight line
614.4 miles actual route 988.8 km · driving distance
11h 33min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Memphis?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Memphis is 525.8 miles (846.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.4 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. 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 Memphis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 33min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 1min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Memphis

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM