How far is Central City, IA from Waterloo, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Central City and Waterloo is 46.34 miles (74.57 km).

Flight distance from Central City, IA to Waterloo, IA is 46.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Central City, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 54.7 miles (88.03 km) by car.

Driving from Central City to Waterloo will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Central City

City in Iowa, USA

Population 1296
GPS Coordinates 42°12'14"N 91°31'27"W
Latitude 42.2038800
Longitude -91.5240600
Altitude 254
Country United States
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#2 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Central City and Waterloo

The distance between Central City and Waterloo is 88 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Central City and Waterloo. The current time is 18:59:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.31 liters (1.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Waterloo is $6.34 (diesel $8.97).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $6.34 $6.94 $7.84 $8.97

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central City and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Central City 93.35 miles (150 km)

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Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Central City 138.96 miles (224 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Central City 147.59 miles (238 km)

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