Kearney to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kearney from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Kearney to Waterloo, Iowa is 369.5 miles (594.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.3 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Kearney 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 Kearney 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.