How far is Sanborn, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Sanborn, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanborn and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn and Waterloo.
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Start on East 2nd Street
14 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1630 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto US-18
1302 ft · 32 sec · US-18
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Continue on 320th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on North Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Turn right onto Tanager Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Tanager Avenue
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Continue on Q Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Street
6.6 mi · 9 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
153.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Sergeant Road
3054 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sergeant Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sergeant Road
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Turn right onto University Avenue
118 m · 9 sec · University Avenue
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Turn straight
1708 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
617 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
1175 ft · 26 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 Sanborn and Waterloo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
154 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Sanborn and 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 Sanborn to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knierim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Sanborn and 111.2 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Sanborn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanborn and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 174.44 mi (280.73 km).
#1 Sanborn
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,390 |
| Coordinates | 43.1816400, -95.6555700 |
| Altitude | 473 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.39 | $72.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.48 | $82.95 |
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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