Cedar Falls to Pinnacles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1579.2 miles 2541.5 km · straight line
1895.1 miles estimated 3049.8 km · driving distance
38h 7min estimated drive time
$182 - $224 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Pinnacles?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Pinnacles is 1579.2 miles (2541.5 km) as the crow flies. Pinnacles is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1895.1 miles, taking about 38h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Pinnacles in California.

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 Pinnacles. 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 Pinnacles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 7min $182 - $224 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 44min $152–$284* Budget
Train ~49h 33min $227–$663* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Pinnacles

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Pinnacles
36.49°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients