Cedar Falls to Mitchell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.2 miles 471.8 km · straight line
366.5 miles estimated 589.8 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Mitchell?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Mitchell is 293.2 miles (471.8 km) as the crow flies. Mitchell is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.5 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Mitchell in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Mitchell

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Mitchell
43.71°N, 98.03°W
America/Chicago
400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients