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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Spirit Lake and Waterloo is 153.58 miles (247.17 km).

Flight distance from Spirit Lake, IA to Waterloo, IA is 153.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Spirit Lake to Waterloo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Spirit Lake, Iowa to Waterloo, Iowa is: 198.88 miles (320.06 km) by car.

Driving from Spirit Lake to Waterloo will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Spirit Lake

City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States

Population 5251
GPS Coordinates 43°25'20"N 95°6'8"W
Latitude 43.4221800
Longitude -95.1022200
Altitude 449
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 Spirit Lake and Waterloo

The distance between Spirit Lake and Waterloo is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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 Spirit Lake and Waterloo. The current time is 01:34:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.56 liters (7.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Spirit Lake and Waterloo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Spirit Lake to Waterloo is $23.05 (diesel $32.62).

Iowa gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.29 $3.6 $4.06 $4.65
Total $23.05 $25.25 $28.52 $32.62

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 Spirit 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 Ames, IA to Spirit Lake 167.41 miles (269 km)

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Driving distance from Ankeny, IA to Spirit Lake 192.93 miles (310 km)

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Driving distance from Bettendorf, IA to Spirit Lake 342.94 miles (552 km)

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Driving distance from Cedar Rapids, IA to Spirit Lake 257.61 miles (415 km)

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Driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Spirit Lake 206.08 miles (332 km)

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Driving distance from Davenport, IA to Spirit Lake 340.72 miles (548 km)

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Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Spirit Lake 202.29 miles (326 km)

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Driving distance from Dubuque, IA to Spirit Lake 295.66 miles (476 km)

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Driving distance from Indiana, IA to Spirit Lake 249.24 miles (401 km)

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Driving distance from Iowa City, IA to Spirit Lake 286.41 miles (461 km)

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Driving distance from Marion, IA to Spirit Lake 258.53 miles (416 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux City, IA to Spirit Lake 110.97 miles (179 km)

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