How far is Audubon, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Audubon, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon and Waterloo.
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Start on South Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on County Road F32
12.1 mi · 17 min · County Road F32
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Turn right onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn left
24 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 370th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 370th Street
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Continue on 365th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 365th Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on State Highway 175
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 360th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 360th Street
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Turn left onto Norridge Avenue
9 mi · 12 min · Norridge Avenue
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Turn right onto West High Street
1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Ogden Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right
115.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Sergeant Road
3054 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sergeant Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sergeant Road
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Turn right onto University Avenue
118 m · 9 sec · University Avenue
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Turn straight
1708 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
617 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
1175 ft · 26 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 Audubon and Waterloo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
116 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Audubon and Patchy Fog near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Audubon to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Audubon and 92.6 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Audubon and Patchy Fog near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Audubon and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 143.12 mi (230.33 km).
#1 Audubon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,878 |
| Coordinates | 41.7180400, -94.9324900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
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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