How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Decorah, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Decorah, IA is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 52m.
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
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Township in Chickasaw County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Decorah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Decorah.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
3206 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
787 ft · 10 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Street: Airport
2340 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1496 ft · 36 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Logan Avenue
6.9 mi · 8 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on Larrabee Avenue
22.8 mi · 26 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 270th Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · 270th Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 270th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 270th Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on County Highway V56
133 m · 11 sec · County Highway V56
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
12.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on 1st Street Southeast
1363 ft · 42 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 24
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on Highway 24
3252 ft · 50 sec · Highway 24
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Continue on State Highway 24
3237 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 24
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Continue on Charles Street
1751 ft · 40 sec · Charles Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1043 ft · 51 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Maryville Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maryville Street
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
2175 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Short Street
2219 ft · 1 min · Short Street
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Continue on South Mechanic Street
2540 ft · 1 min · South Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1323 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
104 m · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · East 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 Decorah.
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.
Larrabee Avenue
Continue on Larrabee Avenue
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decorah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Decorah?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Cedar Falls and 40.6 miles from Decorah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decorah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Decorah. Straight-line distance: 63.13 mi (101.6 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 Decorah
Town in Iowa
| Population | 7,484 |
| Coordinates | 43.3033100, -91.7857100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decorah (-91.78571, 43.30331)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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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