How far is Solon, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Solon, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solon and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon and Waterloo.
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Start on East Main Street
2007 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 382 Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 382 Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ely Road Northeast
4 m · 1 sec · Ely Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Ely Road Northeast
4.1 mi · 7 min · Ely Road Northeast
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Continue on State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on Ely Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Ely Road
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Turn right onto C Street Southwest
1948 ft · 47 sec · C Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 west, US 151 south
2057 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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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 Solon and Waterloo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
54.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Solon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Solon to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Solon and 36 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Solon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 64.3 mi (103.48 km).
#1 Solon
Human settlement in Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,771 |
| Coordinates | 41.8072300, -91.4940600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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