Clovis to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

809.8 miles 1303.2 km · straight line
971.7 miles estimated 1563.8 km · driving distance
19h 33min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Clovis from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Clovis to Waterloo, Iowa is 809.8 miles (1303.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 971.7 miles, taking about 19h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 33min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 28min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 25min $117–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clovis & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients