Kirksville to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kirksville from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Kirksville to Waterloo, Iowa is 159.3 miles (256.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 199.1 miles, taking about 4h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kirksville 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.