How far is Waterloo, IA from Maquoketa, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Maquoketa, IA is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
The county seat of Linn County, Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Maquoketa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Maquoketa.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi · 39 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
1628 ft · 47 sec
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Turn sharp left onto County Home Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
48 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
40 m · 3 sec · County Home Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · County Home Road
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Continue on Fairview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Linn-Jones Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1952 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 64 East
2558 ft · 45 sec · Highway 64 East
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Continue on State Highway 64
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Isabel Street
927 ft · 16 sec · Isabel Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on West Platt Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Platt Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
38 m · 3 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 Maquoketa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Waterloo and Mostly Cloudy near Maquoketa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Maquoketa?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Waterloo and 52.4 miles from Maquoketa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Waterloo and Mostly Cloudy near Maquoketa.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Maquoketa. Straight-line distance: 90.6 mi (145.81 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 Maquoketa
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 5,924 |
| Coordinates | 42.0689100, -90.6656900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maquoketa (-90.66569, 42.06891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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