Cedar Falls to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.6 miles 1217.7 km · straight line
907.9 miles estimated 1461.2 km · driving distance
18h 16min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Steamboat Springs is 756.6 miles (1217.7 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located W of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 907.9 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Steamboat Springs in Colorado.

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 Steamboat Springs. 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 Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 16min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 55min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 45min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Steamboat Springs
40.48°N, 106.83°W
America/Denver
2051m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients