How far is Bondurant, IA from Cedar Falls, IA?

The driving distance from Bondurant, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.6 mi
01h 42m
Flight
77.34 mi
124.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.34 mi
Kilometers
124.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.6 mi
Kilometers
152.24 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bondurant
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive Cedar Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bondurant
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Conrad
IA

City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States

From Bondurant
47.2 mi
00h 51m
To Cedar Falls
47.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bondurant and Cedar Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bondurant and Cedar Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    15 m · 7 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    102 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    553 ft · 26 sec · Main Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 78th Avenue

    548 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 78th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road

    32.5 mi · 38 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 160th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D18: Cedar Falls

    2133 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grundy Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Grundy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on University Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · University Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · University Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1027 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bondurant and Cedar Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Hubbell Road
32.5 mi · 34%
Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 17%
US 20 East
11.7 mi · 12%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 7%
Marsh Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
University Avenue
5.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Hubbell Road

Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conrad
00h 51m from Bondurant
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bondurant and Patchy Fog near Cedar Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bondurant to Cedar Falls?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Conrad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Bondurant and 47.3 miles from Cedar Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bondurant and Patchy Fog near Cedar Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bondurant and Cedar Falls. Straight-line distance: 77.34 mi (124.47 km).

Bondurant

#1 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Cedar Falls

#2 Cedar Falls

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population40,231
Coordinates42.5277600, -92.4454700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-93.462159, 41.70052)
End: Main Street (-92.44555, 42.52776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bondurant and Cedar Falls. The current time is 18:29:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.