How far is Bondurant, IA from Waterloo, IA?

The driving distance from Bondurant, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.74 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.3 mi
127.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.74 mi
Kilometers
158.9 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterloo
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Bondurant
Sat, May 30, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bondurant
2026-05-30T18:43
Arrive Waterloo
Sat, May 30, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bondurant
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Conrad
IA

City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States

From Bondurant
49.3 mi
00h 53m
To Waterloo
49.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bondurant and Waterloo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bondurant and Waterloo.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    15 m · 7 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    102 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    553 ft · 26 sec · Main Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 78th Avenue

    548 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 78th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road

    32.5 mi · 38 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 160th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Sergeant Road

    3054 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Sergeant Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Sergeant Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    118 m · 9 sec · University Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1708 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    617 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    1175 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bondurant and Waterloo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Hubbell Road
32.5 mi · 33%
US 20 East
18.4 mi · 19%
Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 16%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 6%
Marsh Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
N Avenue
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Hubbell Road

Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Road

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conrad
00h 53m from Bondurant
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bondurant and Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bondurant to Waterloo?

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Conrad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Bondurant and 49.4 miles from Waterloo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bondurant and Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bondurant and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 79.3 mi (127.62 km).

Bondurant

#1 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Waterloo

#2 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population67,292
Coordinates42.4927600, -92.3429600
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-93.462159, 41.70052)
End: West 4th Street (-92.342752, 42.492625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bondurant and Waterloo. The current time is 18:43:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.