Columbia, Missouri to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Waterloo, Iowa is 244.7 miles (393.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305.9 miles, taking about 6h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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.