How far is Waterloo, IA from Fayette, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Fayette, IA is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Bremer County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Fayette.
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Start on West 4th Street
1230 ft · 45 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
3169 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on Larrabee Avenue
4.8 mi · 6 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1998 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto 230th Street
12.9 mi · 18 min · 230th Street
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Continue on 60th Street
9 mi · 12 min · 60th Street
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Turn straight onto P Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · P Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street West
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Continue on 100th Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 100th Street
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Turn left onto K Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · K Avenue
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Turn right onto Klock Road
2235 ft · 45 sec · Klock Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1492 ft · 35 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
97 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1843 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Fayette.
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.
230th Street
Turn right onto 230th Street
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Waterloo and Partly Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Fayette?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Readlyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Waterloo and 25.8 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterloo and Partly Sunny near Fayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 36.57 mi (58.85 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 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,378 |
| Coordinates | 42.8419300, -91.8021100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-91.80211, 42.84193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
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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