How far is Waterloo, IA from Waukon, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Waukon, IA is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Waukon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Waukon.
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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
5.5 mi · 8 min · 270th Street
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Continue on 230th Street
13 mi · 18 min · 230th Street
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Continue on West Bradford Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Bradford Street
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Continue on Harding Road
16.9 mi · 23 min · Harding Road
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Turn left onto North Lawler Street
1628 ft · 27 sec · North Lawler Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 51
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 9
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Turn left onto Rossville Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rossville Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Allamakee Street Northwest
15 m · 1 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allamakee Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Waukon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterloo and Mostly Cloudy near Waukon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Waukon?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Hawkeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Waterloo and 47.2 miles from Waukon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterloo and Mostly Cloudy near Waukon.
Stop Ideas Near Hawkeye
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 Hawkeye.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Waukon. Straight-line distance: 69.34 mi (111.59 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 Waukon
City in Iowa
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 43.2694200, -91.4757000 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukon (-91.4757, 43.26942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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