Tulsa to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Tulsa from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Tulsa to Waterloo, Iowa is 479.3 miles (771.4 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located NNE of Tulsa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.2 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Tulsa in Oklahoma 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Tulsa 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 Tulsa to Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator