How far is Lisbon, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Lisbon, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisbon and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon and Waterloo.
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Start on South Washington Street
1170 ft · 34 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Kirkwood Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Kirkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 1
63 m · 10 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
1769 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 west: Cedar Rapids
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North: Cedar Rapids
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
54.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Washington Street
2296 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
121 m · 13 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 Lisbon and Waterloo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
54.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Lisbon and 36.7 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 62.94 mi (101.29 km).
#1 Lisbon
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,252 |
| Coordinates | 41.9211200, -91.3854500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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