How far is Orange, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Orange, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Waterloo.
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Start on Kimball Avenue
975 ft · 29 sec · Kimball Avenue
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Turn right onto East Orange Road
2710 ft · 59 sec · East Orange Road
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Turn left onto Hawkeye Road
2 mi · 3 min · Hawkeye Road
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Turn right onto East San Marnan Drive
2661 ft · 56 sec · East San Marnan Drive
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Turn left onto Hammond Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Hammond Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Hammond Avenue
65 m · 6 sec · Hammond Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ridgeway Avenue
153 m · 18 sec · East Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
957 ft · 26 sec · South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Street
18 m · 2 sec · South Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Street
1891 ft · 54 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
92 m · 8 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 Orange 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.
Hawkeye Road
Turn left onto Hawkeye Road
1.98 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orange 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 Orange to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Evansdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Orange and 2.2 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 4.68 mi (7.53 km).
#1 Orange
Orange is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4258200, -92.3565800 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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