Cedar Falls to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

121.7 miles 195.8 km · straight line
152.1 miles estimated 244.8 km · driving distance
3h 4min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Moline?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Moline is 121.7 miles (195.8 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located SE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 152.1 miles, taking about 3h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Moline in Illinois.

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. 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 Moline. 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 Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 4min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 41min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 55min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Moline

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 204.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients