How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Hiawatha, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Hiawatha, IA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Hiawatha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Hiawatha.
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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
40.7 mi · 44 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
1158 ft · 30 sec · Blairs Ferry Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
120 m · 23 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto Heefner Street
53 m · 8 sec · Heefner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heefner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Hiawatha.
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
40.7 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Hiawatha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Hiawatha?
The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Cedar Falls and 29.5 miles from Hiawatha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Cedar Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Hiawatha.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 51.75 mi (83.28 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 Hiawatha
City in Iowa
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 42.0358300, -91.6821200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hiawatha (-91.68212, 42.03583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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