Cedar Falls to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from West Lafayette?

The distance from Cedar Falls to West Lafayette is 321.2 miles (517 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located ESE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.5 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette. 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.