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

335.3 miles 539.6 km · straight line
402.3 miles estimated 647.5 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Junction City from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Junction City to Waterloo, Iowa is 335.3 miles (539.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.3 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas 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 Junction 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 Junction City to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients