New Orleans to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from New Orleans to Waterloo, Iowa is 875.6 miles (1409.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1050.7 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 New Orleans 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.