Las Vegas to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1289.5 miles 2075.2 km · straight line
1527.3 miles actual route 2458 km · driving distance
26h 40min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Las Vegas to Waterloo, Iowa is 1289.5 miles (2075.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1527.3 miles, taking about 26h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas and Waterloo, Iowa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 40min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 0min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~34h 40min $183–$535* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 430 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM