Hermiston to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1348.7 miles 2170.6 km · straight line
1618.5 miles estimated 2604.7 km · driving distance
32h 34min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Hermiston from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Hermiston to Waterloo, Iowa is 1348.7 miles (2170.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located E of Hermiston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1618.5 miles, taking about 32h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Hermiston in Oregon 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 Hermiston 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 Hermiston to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 34min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 5min $129–$243* Budget
Train ~42h 20min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hermiston & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Hermiston
45.84°N, 119.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
140m 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 450 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients