How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Le Mars, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Le Mars, IA is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Le Mars.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Le Mars.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
993 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Grundy Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Take the ramp right
2235 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
175.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Continue on Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Continue on East 3rd Street
2663 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1311 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway C66
1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway C66
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Turn straight onto 310th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 310th Street
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Turn straight onto County Road C66
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road C66
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Turn left onto C 60
2 mi · 3 min · C 60
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Turn right onto Oyens Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · Oyens Avenue
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Continue on County Road K64
5 mi · 7 min · County Road K64
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Lincoln Street Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Street Northeast
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
617 ft · 18 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
1719 ft · 59 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Le Mars.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grundy Road
Merge slight left
175 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cedar Falls and Sunny near Le Mars.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Le Mars?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knierim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Cedar Falls and 109 miles from Le Mars.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cedar Falls and Sunny near Le Mars.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Le Mars. Straight-line distance: 189.9 mi (305.61 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 Le Mars
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,195 |
| Coordinates | 42.7941600, -96.1655800 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Mars (-96.16558, 42.79416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.66 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
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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