Sheridan to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746.7 miles 1201.7 km · straight line
896 miles estimated 1442 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Sheridan from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Sheridan to Waterloo, Iowa is 746.7 miles (1201.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located E of Sheridan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Sheridan in Wyoming 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sheridan & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients