How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Indiana, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Indiana, IA is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.83 mi
02h 27m
Flight
96.18 mi
154.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.18 mi
Kilometers
154.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.83 mi
Kilometers
205.73 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Mon, Jun 8, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Falls
Mon, Jun 8, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Falls
2026-06-08T18:46
Arrive Indiana
Mon, Jun 8, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Haverhill
IA

Human settlement in Marshall County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Falls
62.1 mi
01h 13m
To Indiana
65.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 8 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Indiana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Indiana.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    993 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Grundy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2235 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center

    2083 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  17. 17

    Continue on M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Sanford Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Anson Street

    1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Reed Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 14

    7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 14

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14

  29. 29

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monroe Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 14

    12.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 14

  31. 31

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    2592 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway G76

    959 ft · 24 sec · County Highway G76

  37. 37

    Continue on County Highway G76

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway G76

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G76

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Indiana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
43.1 mi · 34%
Sanford Avenue
19.8 mi · 16%
Grundy Road
12.5 mi · 10%
Reed Avenue
8.96 mi · 7%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 5%
University Avenue
5.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Continue on State Highway 14

20.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverhill
01h 13m from Cedar Falls
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Indiana?

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Cedar Falls and 65.7 miles from Indiana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indiana.

Stop Ideas Near Haverhill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haverhill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haverhill.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

112 mi away
210 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 96.18 mi (154.78 km).

Cedar Falls

#1 Cedar Falls

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population40,231
Coordinates42.5277600, -92.4454700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Indiana

#2 Indiana

A city located in the state of Iowa.

Population820,445
Coordinates41.2044400, -93.0252000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.44555, 42.52776)
End: County Highway G76 (-93.02522, 41.204476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.08 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.16 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Jun 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Falls and Indiana. The current time is 18:46:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.