How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Anamosa, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Anamosa, IA is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Anamosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Anamosa.
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Start on Main Street
16 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1975 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 18th Street
12 m · 3 sec · West 18th Street
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto East 18th Street
854 ft · 23 sec · East 18th Street
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Take the ramp right toward IA 27 south, IA 58 south
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
4.1 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn left onto US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque, Cedar Rapids
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi · 39 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
1628 ft · 47 sec
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Turn sharp left onto County Home Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
48 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
40 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · County Home Road
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Continue on Fairview Road
3 mi · 5 min · Fairview Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road E34
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road E34
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Continue on Elm Street
1472 ft · 30 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
12 m · 3 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1484 ft · 30 sec · South Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1913 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Anamosa.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cedar Falls and Mostly Sunny near Anamosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Anamosa?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Cedar Falls and 38.8 miles from Anamosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cedar Falls and Mostly Sunny near Anamosa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Anamosa. Straight-line distance: 65.98 mi (106.19 km).
#1 Cedar Falls
The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5277600, -92.4454700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anamosa
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.1083400, -91.2851600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anamosa (-91.28516, 42.10834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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