Red Wing to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Red Wing from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Red Wing to Waterloo, Iowa is 143.4 miles (230.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located S of Red Wing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 179.2 miles, taking about 3h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Red Wing in Minnesota 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Red Wing 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.