Jefferson City to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270.7 miles 435.7 km · straight line
338.4 miles estimated 544.6 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Jefferson City to Waterloo, Iowa is 270.7 miles (435.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 338.4 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients