How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Coralville, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Coralville, IA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Coralville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Coralville.
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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
62.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty
1970 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road
885 ft · 22 sec · West Forevergreen Road
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Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest
40 m · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Forevergreen Road
139 m · 9 sec · Forevergreen Road
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Turn left onto North Park Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Marengo Road
78 m · 4 sec · East Marengo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Marengo Road
1317 ft · 22 sec · East Marengo Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
849 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Coralville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
62.9 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cedar Falls and Partly Sunny near Coralville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Coralville?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 43.3 miles from Cedar Falls and 43.4 miles from Coralville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cedar Falls and Partly Sunny near Coralville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Coralville. Straight-line distance: 73.66 mi (118.55 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 Coralville
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 22,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764000, -91.5804500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coralville (-91.58045, 41.6764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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