How far is Waterloo, IA from Park View, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Park View, IA is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
126.98 mi
02h 37m
Flight
107.4 mi
172.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.4 mi
Kilometers
172.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.98 mi
Kilometers
204.36 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park View
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Park View
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Bertram
IA

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States

From Waterloo
63.4 mi
01h 18m
To Park View
63.6 mi
01h 18m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Park View.

  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 right to continue on Avenue of the Saints

    48.5 mi · 54 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    722 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East, US 151 North: Mount Vernon

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1658 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 267th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 267th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grove Road

    900 ft · 45 sec · Grove Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park View Drive

    37 m · 8 sec · Park View Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
68 mi · 54%
Avenue of the Saints
48.6 mi · 38%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 5%
Washington Street
2.72 mi · 2%
267th Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Grove Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

57.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bertram
01h 18m from Waterloo
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterloo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Park View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Park View?

The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Bertram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Waterloo and 63.6 miles from Park View.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Park View.

Stop Ideas Near Bertram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bertram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bertram.

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

93 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

95 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

102 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Mount Pleasant

109 mi away
418 North Adams Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Park View. Straight-line distance: 107.4 mi (172.84 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Population67,292
Coordinates42.4927600, -92.3429600
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Park View

#2 Park View

City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America

Population2,389
Coordinates41.6942000, -90.5456900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: Park View (-90.54569, 41.6942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.11
Premium $4.65 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $5.30 $23.76 $47.52

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 Park View. The current time is 02:25:58.

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.