How far is Waterloo, IA from Huxley, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Huxley, IA is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
108.5 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.48 mi
123.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.48 mi
Kilometers
123.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.5 mi
Kilometers
174.62 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huxley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Huxley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Buckeye
IA

Township in Hardin County, Iowa

From Waterloo
54.2 mi
01h 03m
To Huxley
54.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    23 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1622 ft · 34 sec · West 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 4th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Ridgeway Avenue

    3073 ft · 1 min · West Ridgeway Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sergeant Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sergeant Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1428 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines

    1612 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 210: Huxley, Maxwell

    1994 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 210

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2038 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
61.4 mi · 57%
I 35 South
39.7 mi · 37%
West 4th Street
2.37 mi · 2%
State Highway 210
2.21 mi · 2%
Sergeant Road
1.07 mi · 1%
West Ridgeway Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

61.4 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
01h 03m from Waterloo
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterloo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Huxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Waterloo and 54.3 miles from Huxley.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterloo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Huxley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Huxley. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.09 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

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

#2 Huxley

City in Story County, Iowa, United States

Population4,270
Coordinates41.8952700, -93.6007700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: Huxley (-93.60077, 41.89527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Huxley. The current time is 05:53:30.

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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.