Glacier to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1118.2 miles 1799.5 km · straight line
1341.8 miles estimated 2159.4 km · driving distance
27h 0min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Glacier to Waterloo, Iowa is 1118.2 miles (1799.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ESE of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1341.8 miles, taking about 27h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Glacier in Montana 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 Glacier 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 Glacier to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 0min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 24min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~35h 6min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m 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 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients