How far is Anamosa, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Anamosa, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
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.
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anamosa and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anamosa and Waterloo.
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Start on East Main Street
1913 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1484 ft · 33 sec · South Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road
12 m · 2 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1472 ft · 29 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on County Road E34
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road E34
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
3 mi · 5 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 right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Washington Street
2296 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
121 m · 13 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anamosa and Waterloo.
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.
Sunny leaving Anamosa and Sunny near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anamosa to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Anamosa and 34.5 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anamosa and Sunny near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anamosa and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 60.23 mi (96.93 km).
#1 Anamosa
City in Jones County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.1083400, -91.2851600 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,292 |
| Coordinates | 42.4927600, -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-92.342752, 42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
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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