Cedar Falls to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

232.8 miles 374.7 km · straight line
271.8 miles actual route 437.4 km · driving distance
5h 22min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Milwaukee?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Milwaukee is 232.8 miles (374.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located E of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 271.8 miles, taking about 5h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 22min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 26min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 6min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM