Fayetteville, Arkansas to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.7 miles 731.8 km · straight line
545.7 miles estimated 878.2 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Waterloo, Iowa is 454.7 miles (731.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NNE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.7 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 26min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients