Seattle to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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