Cedar Falls to Red Wing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

140.7 miles 226.4 km · straight line
175.8 miles estimated 283 km · driving distance
3h 32min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Red Wing?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Red Wing is 140.7 miles (226.4 km) as the crow flies. Red Wing is located N of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 175.8 miles, taking about 3h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Red Wing in Minnesota.

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. 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 Red Wing. 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 Red Wing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 32min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 14min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 21min $21–$62* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Red Wing

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Red Wing
44.56°N, 92.53°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 47 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 177 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients