How far is Waterloo, IA from Coralville, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Coralville, IA is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
78.27 mi
01h 33m
Flight
68.63 mi
110.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.63 mi
Kilometers
110.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.27 mi
Kilometers
125.96 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coralville
Sat, May 30, 6:42 PM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Sat, May 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-05-30T17:09
Arrive Coralville
Sat, May 30, 6:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Center Point
IA

City in Iowa

From Waterloo
39.1 mi
00h 46m
To Coralville
39.1 mi
00h 46m

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
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    23 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty

    1970 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Forevergreen Road

    885 ft · 22 sec · West Forevergreen Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jasper Avenue Northwest

    40 m · 5 sec · Jasper Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Forevergreen Road

    139 m · 9 sec · Forevergreen Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Park Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Park Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Marengo Road

    78 m · 4 sec · East Marengo Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Marengo Road

    1317 ft · 22 sec · East Marengo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
62.9 mi · 80%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 8%
2nd Street
3.8 mi · 5%
Washington Street
2.72 mi · 3%
North Park Road
1.2 mi · 2%
North Liberty
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

62.9 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 46m from Waterloo
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Waterloo and Partly Sunny near Coralville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Waterloo and 39.1 miles from Coralville.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waterloo and Partly Sunny near Coralville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Coralville. Straight-line distance: 68.63 mi (110.45 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

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

#2 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: Coralville (-91.58045, 41.6764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Coralville. The current time is 17:09:42.

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.