Cedar Falls to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from Pendleton?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Pendleton is 1318.9 miles (2122.5 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1582.6 miles, taking about 31h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Pendleton in Oregon.

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 Pendleton. 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.