How far is Sigourney, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Sigourney, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sigourney and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sigourney and Waterloo.
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Start on East Washington Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1151 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
7.7 mi · 11 min · West Jackson Street
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Keep slight right
594 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 21
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on South Barnes Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Barnes Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 220th Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto 380th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 380th Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto B Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · B Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
20.3 mi · 29 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto 58th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 58th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Hawkeye Road
11 mi · 17 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 Sigourney 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.
13th Street
Turn left onto 13th Street
20.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sigourney and Chance Rain Showers near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sigourney to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Sigourney and 50.2 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sigourney and Chance Rain Showers near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sigourney and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 80.42 mi (129.43 km).
#1 Sigourney
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 41.3333400, -92.2046300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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