How far is Bloomfield, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Bloomfield, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Waterloo.
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Start on East Jefferson Street
104 m · 12 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1278 ft · 17 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on Weaver Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Weaver Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Wapello Street
1.2 km · 53 sec · South Wapello Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 63
4.8 mi · 6 min · Old US Highway 63
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Continue on State Highway 149
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on State Highway 149
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 149
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Turn left onto Highway 21
10 mi · 14 min · Highway 21
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Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on South Barnes Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Barnes Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 220th Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · 380th Avenue
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Turn left onto B Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · B Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
20.3 mi · 29 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto 58th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 58th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Hawkeye Road
11 mi · 17 min · Hawkeye Road
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Turn right onto East San Marnan Drive
2661 ft · 56 sec · East San Marnan Drive
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Turn left onto Hammond Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Hammond Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Hammond Avenue
65 m · 8 sec · Hammond Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ridgeway Avenue
153 m · 18 sec · East Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
957 ft · 26 sec · South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Street
18 m · 2 sec · South Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Street
1891 ft · 54 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
92 m · 8 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 Bloomfield 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.
13th Street
Turn left onto 13th Street
20.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bloomfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Guernsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Bloomfield and 65.4 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bloomfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Guernsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 120.35 mi (193.69 km).
#1 Bloomfield
City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,694 |
| Coordinates | 40.7516900, -92.4149100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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