Flint to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

440.4 miles 708.8 km · straight line
528.5 miles estimated 850.6 km · driving distance
10h 38min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Flint from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Flint to Waterloo, Iowa is 440.4 miles (708.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located W of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 528.5 miles, taking about 10h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Flint in Michigan 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flint 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 Flint to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 38min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 46min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 6min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients