Seattle to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1495.8 miles 2407.2 km · straight line
1778.5 miles actual route 2862.2 km · driving distance
30h 55min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Seattle to Waterloo, Iowa is 1495.8 miles (2407.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located E of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1778.5 miles, taking about 30h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 55min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 6min $142–$267* Budget
Train ~40h 12min $213–$622* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 499 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM