Phoenix to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Phoenix from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Phoenix to Waterloo, Iowa is 1238.7 miles (1993.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1510 miles, taking about 28h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 413 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator