How far is Waterloo, IL from Ivy, IL?
The driving distance from Waterloo, IL to Ivy, IL is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Ivy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Ivy.
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Start on West Mill Street
79 m · 14 sec · West Mill Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
789 ft · 26 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
842 ft · 22 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
119 m · 10 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
2402 ft · 50 sec · Park Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lakeview Drive
64 m · 4 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeview Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Maeystown Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Maeystown Road
2789 ft · 1 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1681 ft · 46 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Maeystown Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Maeystown Road
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Turn left onto Chalfin Bridge Road
1012 ft · 44 sec · Chalfin Bridge Road
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Continue on Bluff Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Stringtown Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Stringtown Road
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Stringtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Ivy.
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.
Maeystown Road
Continue on Maeystown Road
6.12 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterloo and Sunny near Ivy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Ivy?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Maeystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Waterloo and 8.8 miles from Ivy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterloo and Sunny near Ivy.
Stop Ideas Near Maeystown
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 Maeystown.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Ivy. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.3358900, -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ivy (-90.23428, 38.15144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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