Dallas, Texas to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

713.9 miles 1148.9 km · straight line
805.5 miles actual route 1296.3 km · driving distance
15h 15min estimated drive time
$78 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Waterloo, Iowa is 713.9 miles (1148.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 805.5 miles, taking about 15h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 15min $78 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 18min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 50min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM