How far is Waterloo, IA from Dyersville, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Dyersville, IA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
65.47 mi
01h 19m
Flight
62.16 mi
100.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.16 mi
Kilometers
100.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.47 mi
Kilometers
105.36 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Dyersville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Winthrop
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Waterloo
32.7 mi
00h 39m
To Dyersville
32.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR X49: Dyersvile

    1483 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 332nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 332nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue West

    3 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast

    17 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-380 south
60.3 mi · 92%
Washington Street
2.72 mi · 4%
1st Avenue West
1.11 mi · 2%
332nd Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
CR X49
0.28 mi
West 4th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I-380 south

Keep slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 02m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
00h 39m from Waterloo
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterloo and Sunny near Dyersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Waterloo and 32.8 miles from Dyersville.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterloo and Sunny near Dyersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Dyersville. Straight-line distance: 62.16 mi (100.04 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

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

#2 Dyersville

City in Iowa, USA

Population4,441
Coordinates42.4844400, -91.1229100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: Dyersville (-91.12291, 42.48444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Dyersville. The current time is 06:53:42.

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.