How far is Waterloo, IA from Windsor Heights, IA?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IA to Windsor Heights, IA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Windsor Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Windsor Heights.
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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
18.4 mi · 21 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
2083 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Turn right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn sharp left onto County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Continue on M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235 West: Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
9.4 mi · 12 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28: 63rd Street, Windsor Heights
1348 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto 63rd Street
2470 ft · 1 min · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1423 ft · 42 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto 66th Street
967 ft · 42 sec · 66th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 66th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Windsor Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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35.9 mi · 00h 43m
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 Windsor Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Windsor Heights?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Waterloo and 58.3 miles from Windsor Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterloo and Sunny near Windsor Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Windsor Heights. Straight-line distance: 93.44 mi (150.38 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 Windsor Heights
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 4,735 |
| Coordinates | 41.5977700, -93.7082800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor Heights (-93.70828, 41.59777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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