How far is Waterloo, IA from Bloomfield, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Bloomfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Bloomfield.
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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
2684 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ridgeway Avenue
604 ft · 24 sec · East Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Hammond Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Hammond Avenue
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Turn right onto East San Marnan Drive
2661 ft · 58 sec · East San Marnan Drive
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Turn left onto Hawkeye Road
11 mi · 17 min · Hawkeye Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 58th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 58th Street
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Turn right onto Holsted Street
20.3 mi · 29 min · Holsted Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 21
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on B Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · B Avenue
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto 220th Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · 220th Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on North Barnes Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Barnes Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on North Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Highway 21
10 mi · 14 min · Highway 21
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Turn right onto State Highway 149
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 149
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 149
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 149
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Continue on Old US Highway 63
2.6 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 63
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Continue on South Wapello Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Wapello Street
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
104 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Bloomfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Holsted Street
Turn right onto Holsted Street
20.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterloo and Rain Showers Likely near Bloomfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Bloomfield?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Guernsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Waterloo and 67.5 miles from Bloomfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterloo and Rain Showers Likely near Bloomfield.
Stop Ideas Near Guernsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guernsey.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 120.35 mi (193.69 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 Bloomfield
City in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,694 |
| Coordinates | 40.7516900, -92.4149100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomfield (-92.41491, 40.75169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
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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