Apostle Islands to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apostle Islands from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Apostle Islands to Waterloo, Iowa is 318.3 miles (512.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located SSW of Apostle Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Apostle Islands in Wisconsin and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apostle Islands and Waterloo, Iowa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.