Cedar Falls to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.3 miles 1128.7 km · straight line
841.6 miles estimated 1354.4 km · driving distance
16h 56min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Rocky Mountain is 701.3 miles (1128.7 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.6 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 56min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 19min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 1min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients