Dodge City to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

520.8 miles 838.2 km · straight line
625 miles estimated 1005.8 km · driving distance
12h 34min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 34min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 5min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 20min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients