How far is Polk City, IA from Waterloo, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Waterloo is 86.09 miles (138.55 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, IA to Waterloo, IA is 86.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Polk City to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 120.51 miles (193.94 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Waterloo will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4961 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7713800 |
| Longitude | -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
| Population | 67292 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.4927600 |
| Longitude | -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waterloo: West 4th Street (-92.342752,42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time Between Polk City and Waterloo
The distance between Polk City and Waterloo is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Polk City and Waterloo. The current time is 11:27:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.1 liters (4.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Waterloo is $13.97 (diesel $19.76).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $13.97 | $15.3 | $17.28 | $19.76 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
