Meads to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.2 miles 932.1 km · straight line
695 miles estimated 1118.5 km · driving distance
13h 59min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Meads from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Meads to Waterloo, Iowa is 579.2 miles (932.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located WNW of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Meads 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.

How to Get from Meads to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 59min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 47min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 11min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients