How far is Oelwein, IA from Cedar Falls, IA?
The driving distance from Oelwein, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oelwein and Cedar Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oelwein and Cedar Falls.
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Start on South Frederick Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Frederick Avenue
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Turn right onto 100th Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · 100th Street
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Continue on 102nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on Grove Street
2744 ft · 48 sec · Grove Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
123 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Street East
2641 ft · 50 sec · Main Street East
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Turn left onto Walnut Street South
107 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street South
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Turn right onto Fairbank Street
1223 ft · 26 sec · Fairbank Street
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Continue on 102nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · 102nd Street
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Continue on Fairbank Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fairbank Road
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Continue on North Canfield Road
4 mi · 6 min · North Canfield Road
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Continue on North Canfield Street
2591 ft · 46 sec · North Canfield Street
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Turn right onto West Dunkerton Street
2693 ft · 54 sec · West Dunkerton Street
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Continue on East Dunkerton Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · East Dunkerton Road
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Turn left onto Logan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
786 ft · 21 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 218 north
2788 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on 1st Street
3208 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Main Street
73 m · 5 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 Oelwein and Cedar Falls.
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.
East Dunkerton Road
Continue on East Dunkerton Road
8.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Oelwein and Sunny near Cedar Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oelwein to Cedar Falls?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Dunkerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Oelwein and 19.9 miles from Cedar Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oelwein and Sunny near Cedar Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oelwein and Cedar Falls. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 km).
#1 Oelwein
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 5,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.6733200, -91.9135000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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