Barrie to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.7 miles 1044 km · straight line
778.5 miles estimated 1252.8 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
CAD 126 - CAD 155 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Barrie to Waterloo, Iowa is 648.7 miles (1044 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located W of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.5 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Barrie is in Ontario, Canada, while Waterloo, Iowa is in Iowa, United States.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie 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 Barrie to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min CAD 126 - CAD 155 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m elevation
Waterloo, Iowa
42.49°N, 92.34°W
America/Chicago
261m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients