Cedar Falls to Topeka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.8 miles 472.9 km · straight line
367.3 miles estimated 591.1 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Topeka?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Topeka is 293.8 miles (472.9 km) as the crow flies. Topeka is located SW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.3 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Topeka in Kansas.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Topeka. 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 Topeka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Topeka

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Topeka
39.05°N, 95.68°W
America/Chicago
288m 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 24 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