Garden City, Kansas to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Garden City, Kansas from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Waterloo, Iowa is 547.3 miles (880.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.8 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas to Waterloo, Iowa
Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator