How far is Waterloo, IA from Clarksville, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Clarksville, IA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Clarksville.
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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
1910 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
2013 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto 230th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 230th Street
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Continue on State Highway 3
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 210th Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · 210th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 188
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 188
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Superior Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Clarksville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterloo and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Janesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Waterloo and 16.5 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterloo and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 26.06 mi (41.94 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 Clarksville
City in Iowa
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 42.7847000, -92.6676900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-92.66769, 42.7847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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