How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Waverly, IA?
The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Waverly, IA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Waverly.
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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 3 toward Waterloo Road
55 m · 4 sec · Waterloo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waterloo Road
2177 ft · 54 sec · Waterloo Road
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Take the ramp left toward IA 27 north, IA 58 north
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
12.2 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1 km · 60 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
3228 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
966 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn straight onto 4th Street Southwest
3076 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Bremer Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · West Bremer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bremer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Waverly.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Falls and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Waverly?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Janesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Cedar Falls and 7.8 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waverly.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 13.77 mi (22.16 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 Waverly
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,298 |
| Coordinates | 42.7258100, -92.4754600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-92.47546, 42.72581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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