How far is Aplington, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Aplington, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aplington and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aplington and Waterloo.
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Start on Parrott Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Parrott Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · 6th Street
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U Avenue
945 ft · 16 sec · U Avenue
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Continue on 110th Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · 110th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
787 ft · 10 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Riverfront, Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
876 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
23 m · 2 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 Aplington and Waterloo.
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.
6th Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street
8.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Aplington and Sunny near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aplington to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Aplington and 16 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aplington and Sunny near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aplington and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 28.28 mi (45.51 km).
#1 Aplington
Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.5841500, -92.8843600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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