How far is Colfax, IA from Waterloo, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colfax and Waterloo is 72.88 miles (117.28 km).
Flight distance from Colfax, IA to Waterloo, IA is 72.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Colfax to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colfax, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 98.29 miles (158.19 km) by car.
Driving from Colfax to Waterloo will take approximately 01 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Colfax
City in Jasper County, Iowa
| Population | 2050 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'40"N 93°14'43"W |
| Latitude | 41.6777700 |
| Longitude | -93.2452000 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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 Colfax and Waterloo
The distance between Colfax and Waterloo is 158 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 45 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 Colfax and Waterloo. The current time is 02:55:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.13 liters (3.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Waterloo is $11.39 (diesel $16.12).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $11.39 | $12.48 | $14.1 | $16.12 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colfax and Waterloo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
