Lee's Summit to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lee's Summit from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Waterloo, Iowa is 269.6 miles (433.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NNE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit 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. 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 Lee's Summit 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.