How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Eldridge, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Eldridge, IA is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Eldridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Eldridge.
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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
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brady Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Brady Street
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Take the exit slight right
1827 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Leclaire Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Leclaire Road
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
961 ft · 38 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
98 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
86 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Eldridge.
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
64.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Eldridge?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Shueyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Cedar Falls and 72.8 miles from Eldridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldridge.
Stop Ideas Near Shueyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shueyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Eldridge. Straight-line distance: 112.75 mi (181.45 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 Eldridge
City in Scott County Iowa
| Population | 6,864 |
| Coordinates | 41.6580900, -90.5845800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldridge (-90.58458, 41.65809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.88 | $47.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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