How far is Washington, IA from Waterloo, IA?
The driving distance from Washington, IA to Waterloo, IA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Waterloo.
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Start on South Marion Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · South Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
709 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
2057 ft · 43 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
590 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2676 ft · 59 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
3137 ft · 1 min · North 12th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway W61
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway W61
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Continue on Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Co Hwy W61 / Riverside Road
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Turn right onto County Road G36
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road G36
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Continue on 220th Street
701 ft · 18 sec · 220th Street
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Take the ramp left
1776 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Washington and Waterloo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
97.4 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and 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 Washington to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Washington and 55.9 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 88.99 mi (143.21 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 41.2991800, -91.6929400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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