Mesa to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1228.8 miles 1977.5 km · straight line
1497.3 miles actual route 2409.7 km · driving distance
27h 53min estimated drive time
$144 - $177 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Mesa to Waterloo, Iowa is 1228.8 miles (1977.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1497.3 miles, taking about 27h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 53min $144 - $177 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 28min $120–$225* Budget
Train ~36h 15min $180–$524* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM