How far is Washington, IA from Cedar Falls, IA?
The driving distance from Washington, IA to Cedar Falls, IA is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Cedar Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Cedar Falls.
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Start on State Highway 3
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Central Avenue West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on State Highway 3
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 210th Street
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Continue on South Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on 210th Street
7.4 mi · 10 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
8.8 mi · 12 min · 210th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 230th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 230th Street
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Take the ramp right
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16.3 mi · 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterloo Road, 18th Street
1631 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road
1768 ft · 35 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 Washington 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Washington to Cedar Falls?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Allison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Washington and 28 miles from Cedar Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Washington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cedar Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Cedar Falls. Straight-line distance: 44.65 mi (71.85 km).
#1 Washington
City in Franklin County, Missouri
| Population | 7,206 |
| Coordinates | 42.7477500, -93.2713100 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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