San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Francisco from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa is 1613 miles (2595.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located ENE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1912.5 miles, taking about 33h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California 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 San Francisco and Waterloo, Iowa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa
Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 538 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.4 times to circle the Earth's equator