How far is Waterloo, IA from Springville, IA?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Springville, IA is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
61.45 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.9 mi
88.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.9 mi
Kilometers
88.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.9 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Wed, Apr 29, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Waterloo
Wed, Apr 29, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-04-29T18:06
Arrive Springville
Wed, Apr 29, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Urbana
IA

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

From Waterloo
30.7 mi
00h 37m
To Springville
30.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.2 mi · 39 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins

    1628 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto County Home Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Home Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension

    48 m · 3 sec · County Home Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto County Home Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Home Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road

    40 m · 3 sec · County Home Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road

    9 mi · 12 min · County Home Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Springville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Springville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1472 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John Street

    62 m · 11 sec · John Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
36.2 mi · 59%
County Home Road
13.4 mi · 22%
I-380 south
6.54 mi · 11%
Washington Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Springville Road
2.02 mi · 3%
CR E34
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbana
00h 37m from Waterloo
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterloo and Chance Rain Showers near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Waterloo and 30.8 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waterloo and Chance Rain Showers near Springville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Springville. Straight-line distance: 54.9 mi (88.36 km).

Waterloo

#1 Waterloo

The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

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

#2 Springville

City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,149
Coordinates42.0594500, -91.4426700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterloo (-92.34296, 42.49276)
End: Springville (-91.44267, 42.05945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Springville. The current time is 18:06:55.

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.