Waterloo, Iowa to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Waterloo, Iowa from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Waterloo, Iowa to Zion, Utah is 1150.2 miles (1851.1 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located WSW of Waterloo, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1380.3 miles, taking about 27h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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. 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 Waterloo, Iowa and Zion, Utah. 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.