Pittsburg, Kansas to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

372.7 miles 599.8 km · straight line
447.3 miles estimated 719.8 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, Kansas from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Pittsburg, Kansas to Waterloo, Iowa is 372.7 miles (599.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NNE of Pittsburg, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.3 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pittsburg, Kansas 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 Pittsburg, Kansas to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, Kansas & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients