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

The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Bondurant, IA is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.47 mi
02h 04m
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
94.47 mi
Kilometers
152.04 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Falls
2026-04-15T20:00
Arrive Bondurant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Falls
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 Cedar Falls
47.2 mi
01h 02m
To Bondurant
47.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    993 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Grundy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2235 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center

    2083 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  17. 17

    Continue on M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 160th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northeast 78th Avenue

    548 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 78th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street Northeast

    887 ft · 41 sec · Main Street Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 1st Street Southeast

    15 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 17%
Grundy Road
12.5 mi · 13%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 7%
Marsh Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
University Avenue
5.29 mi · 6%
N Avenue
4.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conrad
01h 02m from Cedar Falls
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 Cedar Falls and 47.3 miles from Bondurant.

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 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Cedar Falls

#1 Cedar Falls

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population40,231
Coordinates42.5277600, -92.4454700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Bondurant

#2 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Falls (-92.44547, 42.52776)
End: Bondurant (-93.46216, 41.70054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
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 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Falls and Bondurant. The current time is 20:00:01.

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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.