How far is Springville, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Springville, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springville and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville and Waterloo.
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Start on Water Street
17 m · 8 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto John Street
62 m · 11 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1472 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Springville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Springville Road
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Turn left onto County Home Road
9 mi · 12 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
37 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
41 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Home Road
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Take the ramp right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42 mi · 46 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 Springville 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
42 mi · 00h 46m
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 leaving Springville 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 Springville to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Springville and 30.7 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springville and Chance Rain Showers near Waterloo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 54.9 mi (88.36 km).
#1 Springville
City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,149 |
| Coordinates | 42.0594500, -91.4426700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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