Draper to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Draper from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Draper to Waterloo, Iowa is 1016.8 miles (1636.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Draper. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220.2 miles, taking about 24h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Draper in Utah 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 Draper 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.