How far is Park View, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Park View, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park View and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park View and Waterloo.
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Start on the route
45 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Park View Drive
37 m · 7 sec · Park View Drive
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Turn right onto Grove Road
900 ft · 40 sec · Grove Road
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Continue on 267th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 267th Street
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Take the ramp right
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
58.6 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Park View and Waterloo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
267th Street
Take the exit slight right
58.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Park View 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 Park View to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Bertram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Park View and 63.8 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Park View and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Bertram
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 Bertram.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park View and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 107.4 mi (172.84 km).
#1 Park View
City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,389 |
| Coordinates | 41.6942000, -90.5456900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.77 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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