How far is Walford, IA from Waterloo, IA?

The driving distance from Walford, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.06 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.8 mi
80.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.8 mi
Kilometers
80.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.06 mi
Kilometers
107.92 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterloo
Sun, May 31, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Walford
Sun, May 31, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walford
2026-05-31T06:44
Arrive Waterloo
Sun, May 31, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Urbana
IA

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

From Walford
32.9 mi
00h 34m
To Waterloo
34.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walford and Waterloo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walford and Waterloo.

  1. 1

    Start on B Avenue West

    113 m · 20 sec · B Avenue West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Co Trunk Rd E68

    634 ft · 12 sec · Co Trunk Rd E68

  3. 3

    Continue on Amana Road Southwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amana Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Boulevard

    26 m · 2 sec · Williams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams Boulevard

    1594 ft · 25 sec · Williams Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Williams Blvd

    1 mi · 1 min · Williams Blvd

  8. 8

    Continue on Williams Boulevard Southwest

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest

    17 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 380 North, IA 27 North

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    51.1 mi · 57 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    121 m · 13 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walford and Waterloo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
51.1 mi · 76%
Amana Road Southwest
3.45 mi · 5%
Williams Boulevard
3.29 mi · 5%
I-380 north
2.95 mi · 4%
Williams Boulevard Southwest
2 mi · 3%
1st Avenue West
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

51.1 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
00h 34m from Walford
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Walford 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 Walford to Waterloo?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 32.9 miles from Walford and 34.1 miles from Waterloo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Walford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walford and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 49.8 mi (80.14 km).

Walford

#1 Walford

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population1,436
Coordinates41.8783400, -91.8346200
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Waterloo

#2 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population67,292
Coordinates42.4927600, -92.3429600
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: B Avenue West (-91.834623, 41.878535)
End: West 4th Street (-92.342752, 42.492625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Walford and Waterloo. The current time is 06:44:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.