Cedar Falls to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1549.7 miles 2494 km · straight line
1859.6 miles estimated 2992.8 km · driving distance
37h 25min estimated drive time
$179 - $220 estimated fuel cost
~3h 37min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Olympic?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Olympic is 1549.7 miles (2494 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1859.6 miles, taking about 37h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 37min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Olympic in Washington.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 25min $179 - $220 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 54min $149–$279* Budget
Train ~48h 39min $223–$651* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Olympic

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 517 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients