Cedar Falls to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1490 miles 2398 km · straight line
1773.3 miles actual route 2853.9 km · driving distance
30h 48min estimated drive time
$171 - $210 estimated fuel cost
~3h 30min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Seattle?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Seattle is 1490 miles (2398 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1773.3 miles, taking about 30h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Seattle 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 Seattle. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 48min $171 - $210 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 58min $142–$266* Budget
Train ~40h 2min $213–$621* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Seattle

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 497 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM