How far is Maquoketa, IA from Cedar Falls, IA?
The driving distance from Maquoketa, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maquoketa and Cedar Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maquoketa and Cedar Falls.
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Start on South Main Street
38 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Platt Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Platt Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Railroad Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Isabel Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Isabel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Highway 64 East
2558 ft · 47 sec · Highway 64 East
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Continue on East 3rd Street
937 ft · 25 sec · East 3rd Street
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Take the ramp left
1772 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1 mi · 3 min · Linn-Jones Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Continue on County Home Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
37 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
41 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Home Road
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Take the ramp right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42 mi · 46 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
6.9 mi · 8 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 27, IA 58 North: Cedar Falls
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, Waterloo Road
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Waterloo Road
909 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Waterloo Road
2180 ft · 46 sec · Waterloo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
5 m · 1 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 Maquoketa 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maquoketa and Patchy Fog near Cedar Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maquoketa to Cedar Falls?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Maquoketa and 68.7 miles from Cedar Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Maquoketa and Patchy Fog near Cedar Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Robins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maquoketa and Cedar Falls. Straight-line distance: 96.32 mi (155.01 km).
#1 Maquoketa
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 5,924 |
| Coordinates | 42.0689100, -90.6656900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
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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