How far is Cedar Falls, IA from Webster City, IA?

The driving distance from Cedar Falls, IA to Webster City, IA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.71 mi
01h 31m
Flight
69.94 mi
112.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.71 mi
Kilometers
121.85 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Falls
2026-04-17T23:19
Arrive Webster City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Steamboat Rock
IA

Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

From Cedar Falls
37.8 mi
00h 45m
To Webster City
38 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Falls and Webster City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Falls and Webster City.

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    993 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Grundy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grundy Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2235 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 17 South

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Superior Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Superior Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    18 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Falls and Webster City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grundy Road
67.7 mi · 89%
University Avenue
5.29 mi · 7%
Superior Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
IA 17 South
0.41 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Grundy Road

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steamboat Rock
00h 45m from Cedar Falls
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Falls to Webster City?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Steamboat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Cedar Falls and 38 miles from Webster City.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Falls and Webster City. Straight-line distance: 69.94 mi (112.55 km).

Cedar Falls

#1 Cedar Falls

The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population40,231
Coordinates42.5277600, -92.4454700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Webster City

#2 Webster City

City in Iowa

Population7,671
Coordinates42.4694200, -93.8160500
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Falls (-92.44547, 42.52776)
End: Webster City (-93.81605, 42.46942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 Webster City. The current time is 23:19:49.

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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.