How far is Parkersburg, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Waterloo.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Coates Street
1064 ft · 52 sec · Coates Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · 6th Street
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U Avenue
945 ft · 16 sec · U Avenue
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Continue on 110th Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · 110th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
787 ft · 10 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Riverfront, Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
876 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
23 m · 2 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 Parkersburg 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.
West 1st Street
Continue on West 1st Street
6.24 mi · 00h 10m
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 Parkersburg and Sunny near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
New Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Parkersburg and 13.2 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.57 km).
#1 Parkersburg
City in Butler County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,913 |
| Coordinates | 42.5774800, -92.7868600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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