Dodge City to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dodge City from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Dodge City to Waterloo, Iowa is 520.8 miles (838.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625 miles, taking about 12h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator