Cedar Falls to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1244.8 miles 2003.3 km · straight line
1493.8 miles estimated 2404 km · driving distance
30h 3min estimated drive time
$144 - $177 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Pullman?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Pullman is 1244.8 miles (2003.3 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1493.8 miles, taking about 30h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Pullman 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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 3min $144 - $177 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 4min $120–$224* Budget
Train ~39h 4min $179–$523* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Pullman

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 415 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients