Republic to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.1 miles 605.3 km · straight line
451.4 miles estimated 726.4 km · driving distance
9h 5min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Republic from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Republic to Waterloo, Iowa is 376.1 miles (605.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Republic. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.4 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Republic in Missouri 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Republic 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 Republic to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 5min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 54min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 38min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Republic & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Republic
37.12°N, 93.48°W
America/Chicago
399m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients