How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Mount Pleasant, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Mount Pleasant, IA is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
136.11 mi
02h 39m
Flight
117.35 mi
188.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.35 mi
Kilometers
188.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.11 mi
Kilometers
219.05 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Falls
2026-04-18T02:33
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Shueyville
IA

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

From Cedar Falls
68 mi
01h 19m
To Mount Pleasant
68 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    1975 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    12 m · 3 sec · West 18th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto East 18th Street

    854 ft · 23 sec · East 18th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward IA 27 south, IA 58 south

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 20 East, IA 27 South: Dubuque, Cedar Rapids

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    115 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Iowa Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Iowa Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Warren Street

    761 ft · 39 sec · West Warren Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South White Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South White Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South White Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
119 mi · 87%
US 20 East
12.8 mi · 9%
Iowa Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
1.28 mi · 1%
North Jefferson Street
0.44 mi
Main Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

115 mi · 02h 10m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shueyville
01h 19m from Cedar Falls
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Cedar Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 68 miles from Cedar Falls and 68 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Cedar Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Shueyville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shueyville, 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 Shueyville.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

96 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

98 mi away
418 North Adams Street
BUS

Rock Island, IL

99 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

105 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 117.35 mi (188.86 km).

Cedar Falls

#1 Cedar Falls

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population40,231
Coordinates42.5277600, -92.4454700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Henry County, Iowa, United States

Population8,508
Coordinates40.9636400, -91.5579400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Falls (-92.44547, 42.52776)
End: Mount Pleasant (-91.55794, 40.96364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Falls and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 02:33:27.

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.