How far is Waterloo, IA from Cedar Rapids, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids is 48.97 miles (78.81 km).

Flight distance from Waterloo, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA is 48.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waterloo, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is: 53.31 miles (85.79 km) by car.

Driving from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Population 67292
GPS Coordinates 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W
Latitude 42.4927600
Longitude -92.3429600
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#2 Cedar Rapids

The second most populous city in Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Science and History.

Population 134027
GPS Coordinates 42°0'30"N 91°38'39"W
Latitude 42.0083300
Longitude -91.6440700
Altitude 247
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids

The distance between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids is 86 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. The current time is 08:48:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.12 liters (1.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids is $6.18 (diesel $8.74).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $6.18 $6.77 $7.64 $8.74

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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