Colorado Springs to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

700.3 miles 1127.1 km · straight line
853.1 miles actual route 1372.9 km · driving distance
15h 11min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Waterloo, Iowa is 700.3 miles (1127.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.1 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Waterloo, Iowa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 11min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 13min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 44min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM