How far is Evansdale, IA from Waterloo, IA?

The driving distance from Evansdale, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.62 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.55 mi
5.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.55 mi
Kilometers
5.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.62 mi
Kilometers
7.44 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterloo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Evansdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansdale
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Waterloo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evansdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elk Run Heights
IA

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Evansdale
2.3 mi
00h 04m
To Waterloo
2.4 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    2162 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road

    1987 ft · 40 sec · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Evans Road

    1499 ft · 32 sec · North Evans Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dubuque Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dubuque Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    121 m · 13 sec · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
217.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dubuque Road
1.69 mi · 36%
Franklin Street
1.01 mi · 22%
East 5th Street
0.66 mi · 14%
Grand Boulevard
0.41 mi · 9%
Lafayette Road
0.38 mi · 8%
North Evans Road
0.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dubuque Road

Turn left onto Dubuque Road

1.69 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Run Heights
00h 04m from Evansdale
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Evansdale to Waterloo?

The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elk Run Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Evansdale and 2.4 miles from Waterloo.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansdale and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 3.55 mi (5.72 km).

Evansdale

#1 Evansdale

City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population4,734
Coordinates42.4691500, -92.2810200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Waterloo

#2 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population67,292
Coordinates42.4927600, -92.3429600
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-92.28102, 42.469159)
End: West 4th Street (-92.342752, 42.492625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.62 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.21
0.32 gal · 1.24 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.60 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.68 $1.36
Premium $4.65 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.30 $0.85 $1.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansdale and Waterloo. The current time is 00:07:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.