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

170.7 miles 274.7 km · straight line
213.4 miles estimated 343.4 km · driving distance
4h 18min estimated drive time
$21 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from St. Paul?

The distance from Cedar Falls to St. Paul is 170.7 miles (274.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located N of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 213.4 miles, taking about 4h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and St. Paul in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and St. Paul. 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. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 18min $21 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 10min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 5min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 145.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients