Cedar Falls to Sequoia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1447 miles 2328.8 km · straight line
1736.5 miles estimated 2794.6 km · driving distance
34h 56min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Sequoia?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Sequoia is 1447 miles (2328.8 km) as the crow flies. Sequoia is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1736.5 miles, taking about 34h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Sequoia 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 Sequoia. 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 Sequoia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 56min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 55min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~45h 25min $208–$608* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Sequoia

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Sequoia
36.49°N, 118.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
2050m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 482 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients