Rolla to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.2 miles 507.3 km · straight line
378.3 miles estimated 608.8 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Rolla from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Rolla to Waterloo, Iowa is 315.2 miles (507.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Rolla. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.3 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Rolla 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rolla & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Rolla
37.95°N, 91.77°W
America/Chicago
342m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients