How far is Alta, IA from Waterloo, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alta and Waterloo is 150.46 miles (242.15 km).
Flight distance from Alta, IA to Waterloo, IA is 150.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Alta to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alta, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 168.19 miles (270.68 km) by car.
Driving from Alta to Waterloo will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Alta
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1916 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°40'25"N 95°17'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.6735900 |
| Longitude | -95.2905500 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in eastern Iowa. Waterloo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grout Museum of Art and the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
| Population | 67292 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'34"N 92°20'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.4927600 |
| Longitude | -92.3429600 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waterloo: West 4th Street (-92.342752,42.492625)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alta and Waterloo
The distance between Alta and Waterloo is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alta and Waterloo. The current time is 20:39:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.47 liters (5.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alta and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alta to Waterloo is $19.5 (diesel $27.59).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $19.5 | $21.35 | $24.12 | $27.59 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alta and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
