Menomonie to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

166 miles 267.1 km · straight line
207.5 miles estimated 333.9 km · driving distance
4h 10min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Menomonie from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Menomonie to Waterloo, Iowa is 166 miles (267.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located S of Menomonie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 207.5 miles, taking about 4h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Menomonie in Wisconsin 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 Menomonie 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 Menomonie to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 10min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 0min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Menomonie & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Menomonie
44.88°N, 91.92°W
America/Chicago
271m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients