How far is Waterloo, IA from Sheldon, MN?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Sheldon, MN is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 47m.
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 Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Sheldon.
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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
22.8 mi · 26 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 270th Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · 270th Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on 270th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 270th Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on County Highway V56
133 m · 11 sec · County Highway V56
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Turn right onto State Highway 24
12.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on 1st Street Southeast
1363 ft · 42 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 24
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on Highway 24
3252 ft · 50 sec · Highway 24
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Continue on State Highway 24
3237 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 24
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Continue on Charles Street
1751 ft · 40 sec · Charles Street
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Turn right onto South Street
1043 ft · 51 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Maryville Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maryville Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Pulpit Rock Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Pulpit Rock Road
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive
1002 ft · 47 sec · College Drive
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Turn right onto Locust Road
15.2 mi · 22 min · Locust Road
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Continue on County Road 8
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 44
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 44
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Turn left onto County Road 4
5.3 mi · 13 min · County Road 4
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Turn right onto County Road 11
6 mi · 15 min · County Road 11
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Turn left onto Wall Road
101 m · 17 sec · Wall Road
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Turn right onto Broadway Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Broadway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Sheldon.
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.
Larrabee Avenue
Continue on Larrabee Avenue
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 Sunny near Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Sheldon?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Jackson Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Waterloo and 55.7 miles from Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterloo and Sunny near Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Junction
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 Jackson Junction.
La Crosse
Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 90.23 mi (145.21 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 Sheldon
Human settlement in Houston County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6783000, -91.5932000 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheldon (-91.5932, 43.6783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $3.91 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
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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