Waterloo, Iowa to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

560.2 miles 901.6 km · straight line
672.3 miles estimated 1081.9 km · driving distance
13h 31min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Waterloo, Iowa from Winnipeg?

The distance from Waterloo, Iowa to Winnipeg is 560.2 miles (901.6 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located NNW of Waterloo, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672.3 miles, taking about 13h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Waterloo, Iowa is in Iowa, United States, while Winnipeg is in Manitoba, Canada.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Waterloo, Iowa and Winnipeg. 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 Waterloo, Iowa to Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 31min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 13min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 34min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Waterloo, Iowa & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Waterloo, Iowa
42.49°N, 92.34°W
America/Chicago
261m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients