How far is Waterloo, IA from Audubon, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Audubon, IA is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Audubon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Audubon.
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Start on West 4th Street
23 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
117 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1622 ft · 34 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 4th Street
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Turn slight right onto West Ridgeway Avenue
3073 ft · 1 min · West Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sergeant Road
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Take the ramp left
1428 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
115.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn left onto Ogden Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ogden Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Norridge Avenue
9.1 mi · 12 min · Norridge Avenue
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Turn right onto 360th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 360th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 175
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 175
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Continue on 365th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 365th Street
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Continue on 370th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 370th Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1350 ft · 38 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Yankee Avenue
23.7 mi · 34 min · Yankee Avenue
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Ivy Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · Ivy Avenue
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Continue on North Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Audubon.
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
116 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Waterloo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Audubon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Audubon?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Waterloo and 93.1 miles from Audubon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Waterloo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Audubon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Audubon. Straight-line distance: 143.12 mi (230.33 km).
#1 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
| Population | 67,292 |
| Coordinates | 42.4927600, -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Audubon
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,878 |
| Coordinates | 41.7180400, -94.9324900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Audubon (-94.93249, 41.71804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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