El Paso to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1072.7 miles 1726.3 km · straight line
1243.1 miles actual route 2000.5 km · driving distance
24h 6min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from El Paso to Waterloo, Iowa is 1072.7 miles (1726.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1243.1 miles, taking about 24h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 6min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 55min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~31h 20min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM