How far is Spencer, IA from Waterloo, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Spencer and Waterloo is 148.88 miles (239.6 km).

Flight distance from Spencer, IA to Waterloo, IA is 148.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Spencer to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Spencer, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 194.86 miles (313.6 km) by car.

Driving from Spencer to Waterloo will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Spencer

City in the state of Iowa (United States)

Population 10989
GPS Coordinates 43°8'29"N 95°8'40"W
Latitude 43.1413600
Longitude -95.1444400
Altitude 400
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Spencer and Waterloo

The distance between Spencer and Waterloo is 314 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 29 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 Spencer and Waterloo. The current time is 17:38:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.03 liters (6.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spencer and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spencer to Waterloo is $22.59 (diesel $31.96).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $22.59 $24.74 $27.94 $31.96

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 May 01, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Spencer and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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