Salt Lake City to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1014.4 miles 1632.5 km · straight line
1217.3 miles estimated 1959 km · driving distance
24h 29min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Waterloo, Iowa is 1014.4 miles (1632.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1217.3 miles, taking about 24h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 29min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 23min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~31h 50min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients