Springfield, Missouri to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.2 miles 592.5 km · straight line
441.8 miles estimated 711 km · driving distance
8h 53min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Missouri from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Springfield, Missouri to Waterloo, Iowa is 368.2 miles (592.5 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Springfield, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.8 miles, taking about 8h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Missouri in Missouri and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Springfield, Missouri 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 Springfield, Missouri to Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 53min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 40min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 26min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Missouri & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients