How far is Ivy, IL from Waterloo, IL?
The driving distance from Ivy, IL to Waterloo, IL is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ivy and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivy and Waterloo.
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Start on Stringtown Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Stringtown Road
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Bluff Road
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Continue on Chalfin Bridge Road
1012 ft · 47 sec · Chalfin Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Maeystown Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1681 ft · 46 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Maeystown Road
2789 ft · 1 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Maeystown Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street
11 m · 1 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
2404 ft · 55 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street
119 m · 10 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
791 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Mill Street
44 m · 6 sec · West Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivy and Waterloo.
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.
Maeystown Road
Continue on Maeystown Road
6.12 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ivy and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ivy to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Maeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Ivy and 13.7 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ivy and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Maeystown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maeystown.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ivy and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.3358900, -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Mill Street (-90.149911, 38.336233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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