Fort Smith to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Smith from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Fort Smith to Waterloo, Iowa is 503.2 miles (809.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NNE of Fort Smith. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.9 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fort Smith in Arkansas 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith to Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator