How far is Le Mars, IA from Cedar Falls, IA?
The driving distance from Le Mars, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Mars and Cedar Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Mars and Cedar Falls.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
1719 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
617 ft · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Lincoln Street Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto County Road K64
5 mi · 7 min · County Road K64
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Continue on Oyens Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · Oyens Avenue
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Turn left onto C 60
2 mi · 3 min · C 60
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Turn right onto County Road C66
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road C66
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Continue on 310th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 310th Street
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Turn straight onto County Highway C66
1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway C66
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Continue on Main Street
1311 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2663 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Continue on Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Continue on United States Highway 20
8.3 mi · 10 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on 220th Street
148.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
2133 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Grundy Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Continue on University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto University Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1027 ft · 21 sec · 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
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
23 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Mars and Cedar Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
148 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Le Mars and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cedar Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Mars to Cedar Falls?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 108.6 miles from Le Mars and 109.5 miles from Cedar Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Mars and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Cedar Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Mars and Cedar Falls. Straight-line distance: 189.9 mi (305.61 km).
#1 Le Mars
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,195 |
| Coordinates | 42.7941600, -96.1655800 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Falls
The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 40,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5277600, -92.4454700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-92.44555, 42.52776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
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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