Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

228.7 miles 368 km · straight line
285.8 miles estimated 460 km · driving distance
5h 45min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin to Waterloo, Iowa is 228.7 miles (368 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located W of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 285.8 miles, taking about 5h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin 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. 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 Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin 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 Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 45min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 54min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 28min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
42.70°N, 87.86°W
America/Chicago
218m 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 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients