Badlands to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Badlands to Waterloo, Iowa is 512.1 miles (824.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.5 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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.
How to Get from Badlands to Waterloo, Iowa
Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator