How far is Atkins, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Atkins, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atkins and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkins and Waterloo.
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Start on Main Avenue
1560 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Ridge Road
3087 ft · 1 min · Park Ridge Road
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
6.6 mi · 12 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Smith Street
2722 ft · 60 sec · Southwest Smith Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1105 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Canton Street
1340 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Canton Street
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Continue on 32nd Avenue
8.7 mi · 15 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Union Avenue
1787 ft · 38 sec · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 55th Street
758 ft · 13 sec · 55th Street
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Continue on 54th Street Trail
1023 ft · 24 sec · 54th Street Trail
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Take the ramp left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
29 mi · 32 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 Atkins 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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
29 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Atkins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atkins to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Atkins and 25.7 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Atkins and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atkins and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.87 km).
#1 Atkins
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,978 |
| Coordinates | 41.9969400, -91.8621300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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