How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Carroll, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Carroll, IA is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Carroll.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Carroll.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
993 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Grundy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Take the ramp right
2235 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
108.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Turn left onto Ogden Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ogden Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Norridge Avenue
9.1 mi · 12 min · Norridge Avenue
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Turn right onto 360th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 360th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on 365th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 365th Street
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Continue on 370th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 370th Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1350 ft · 38 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Yankee Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Yankee Avenue
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Turn slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Carroll.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grundy Road
Merge slight left
109 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Cedar Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carroll.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Carroll?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Webster City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Cedar Falls and 77.8 miles from Carroll.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cedar Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carroll.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Carroll. Straight-line distance: 127.8 mi (205.67 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 Carroll
City in Carroll County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 9,694 |
| Coordinates | 42.0658200, -94.8669300 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carroll (-94.86693, 42.06582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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