Los Angeles to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1513.5 miles 2435.7 km · straight line
1796.1 miles actual route 2890.6 km · driving distance
31h 32min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Los Angeles to Waterloo, Iowa is 1513.5 miles (2435.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1796.1 miles, taking about 31h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 32min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 50min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~41h 0min $216–$629* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 505 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM