How far is Waterloo, IA from Bondurant, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Bondurant, IA is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
98.46 mi
02h 08m
Flight
79.3 mi
127.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.46 mi
Kilometers
158.45 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bondurant
Sat, May 30, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Sat, May 30, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-05-30T19:32
Arrive Bondurant
Sat, May 30, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterloo
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
Conrad
IA

City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States

From Waterloo
49.2 mi
01h 04m
To Bondurant
49.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph SE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    23 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1622 ft · 34 sec · West 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 4th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Ridgeway Avenue

    3073 ft · 1 min · West Ridgeway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sergeant Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sergeant Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1428 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center

    2083 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  13. 13

    Continue on M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 160th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 38 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 78th Avenue

    548 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 78th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street Northeast

    887 ft · 41 sec · Main Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Street Southeast

    15 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
18.4 mi · 19%
Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 16%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 6%
Marsh Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
N Avenue
4.52 mi · 5%
160th Street
4.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conrad
01h 04m from Waterloo
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Waterloo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bondurant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Bondurant?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Conrad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Waterloo and 49.3 miles from Bondurant.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waterloo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bondurant.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Bondurant. Straight-line distance: 79.3 mi (127.62 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population67,292
Coordinates42.4927600, -92.3429600
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Bondurant

#2 Bondurant

City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population7,293
Coordinates41.7005400, -93.4621600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: Bondurant (-93.46216, 41.70054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 Waterloo and Bondurant. The current time is 19:32:29.

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.