How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Oelwein, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Oelwein, IA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Oelwein.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Oelwein.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
3206 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
787 ft · 10 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Street: Airport
2340 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1496 ft · 36 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Logan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Dunkerton Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · East Dunkerton Road
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Continue on West Dunkerton Street
2693 ft · 59 sec · West Dunkerton Street
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Turn left onto South Canfield Street
2591 ft · 44 sec · South Canfield Street
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Continue on North Canfield Road
4 mi · 6 min · North Canfield Road
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Turn straight onto Fairbank Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fairbank Road
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Continue on 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 31 sec · Fairbank Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street South
107 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street West
2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
123 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Grove Street
2744 ft · 46 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on 102nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on 100th Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto South Frederick Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Frederick Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Oelwein.
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.
East Dunkerton Road
Turn right onto East Dunkerton Road
8.5 mi · 00h 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oelwein.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Oelwein?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Dunkerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Cedar Falls and 18.6 miles from Oelwein.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oelwein.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Oelwein. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 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 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.6733200, -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oelwein (-91.9135, 42.67332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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