How far is Carter Lake, IA from Waterloo, IA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carter Lake and Waterloo is 201.75 miles (324.68 km).

Flight distance from Carter Lake, IA to Waterloo, IA is 201.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Carter Lake to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carter Lake, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 249.05 miles (400.81 km) by car.

Driving from Carter Lake to Waterloo will take approximately 04 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Carter Lake

City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States

Population 3793
GPS Coordinates 41°17'26"N 95°55'5"W
Latitude 41.2905500
Longitude -95.9180700
Altitude 299
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Carter Lake and Waterloo

The distance between Carter Lake and Waterloo is 401 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 27 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 Carter Lake and Waterloo. The current time is 07:45:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.27 liters (8.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carter Lake and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carter Lake to Waterloo is $28.87 (diesel $40.85).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $28.87 $31.62 $35.72 $40.85

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carter Lake and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Carter Lake 137.86 miles (222 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Carter Lake 184.06 miles (296 km)

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