Cedar Falls to South Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from South Bend?

The distance from Cedar Falls to South Bend is 322.8 miles (519.5 km) as the crow flies. South Bend is located E of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.4 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and South Bend in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and South Bend. 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.