Cedar Falls to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.2 miles 473.4 km · straight line
367.7 miles estimated 591.8 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from St. Louis?

The distance from Cedar Falls to St. Louis is 294.2 miles (473.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located SSE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.7 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients