How far is Waterloo, IA from Orange City, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Orange City, IA is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Orange City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Orange City.
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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
117 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1622 ft · 34 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 4th Street
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Turn slight right onto West Ridgeway Avenue
3073 ft · 1 min · West Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn left onto Sergeant Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sergeant Road
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Take the ramp left
1428 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
155.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on 160th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · 160th Street
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Continue on United States Highway 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
19 mi · 23 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Lee Avenue
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Continue on Shamrock Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Shamrock Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 140
15.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 140
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Continue on County Road L14
7 mi · 10 min · County Road L14
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Continue on Kiwi Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Kiwi Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 460th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · 460th Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
1587 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto 450th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 450th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 450th Street
25 m · 5 sec · 450th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 450th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 450th Street
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Continue on 8th Street Southeast
1307 ft · 38 sec · 8th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Albany Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
131 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Orange City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
155 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterloo and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Orange City?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knierim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Waterloo and 115.3 miles from Orange City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterloo and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 191.81 mi (308.69 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 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 6,182 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072100, -96.0583500 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange City (-96.05835, 43.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.53 | $69.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.79 | $75.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
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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