Grand Island to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Grand Island from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Grand Island to Waterloo, Iowa is 327.8 miles (527.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.3 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska 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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
- You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator