How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Sergeant Bluff, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Sergeant Bluff, IA is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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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
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Partly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Sergeant Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Sergeant Bluff.
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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
190.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1615 ft · 50 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Front Street
1112 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Bronson Blacktop
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bronson Blacktop
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Turn right onto Old Highway 141
2649 ft · 48 sec · Old Highway 141
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Turn left onto 210th Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · 210th Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Lewis Boulevard
1429 ft · 40 sec · South Lewis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 4th Street
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Sergeant Bluff.
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
191 mi · 03h 42m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sergeant Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Sergeant Bluff?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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 105.1 miles from Cedar Falls and 105.6 miles from Sergeant Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sergeant Bluff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Sergeant Bluff. Straight-line distance: 199.62 mi (321.25 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 Sergeant Bluff
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.4038800, -96.3586400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sergeant Bluff (-96.35864, 42.40388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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