Origin
Springville, IA
Night in Springville on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springville, IA to Waterloo, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springville, IA
Tom Fisk
Waterloo, IA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Springville to Waterloo covers 61.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is a straightforward journey through the Iowa Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical drive that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate via County Home Road, I-380, and the Avenue of the Saints. Because the route is concise and efficient, you can easily complete it in one sitting without needing to break up the travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 42 mi | 45m |
| County Home Road | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| I 380 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Springville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 42 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville, IA and Waterloo, IA.
1
Start on Water Street
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto John Street
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
John Street
3
Turn right onto CR X20
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Continue on CR X20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Springville Road
5
Turn left onto CR E34
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
County Home Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CR E34
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Home Road
7
Continue on CR E34
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Home Road
8
Enter roundabout onto County Home Road
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Home Road
9
Continue on County Home Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Home Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
11
Merge onto I 380; IA 27
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 380
Toward I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
13
Continue on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
Toward Downtown Riverfront, Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
14
Turn left onto West 4th Street
398 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Springville, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
John Street
Turn left onto John Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR X20 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto CR X20 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR E34 / County Home Road
Turn left onto CR E34 / County Home Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
County Home Road
Enter roundabout onto County Home Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waterloo, IA
Night in Waterloo on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Center Point, IA
31 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. While only about 5% of this route involves high-speed highway travel, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 42 miles on the Avenue of the Saints. The character of the trip shifts significantly as you move away from local lanes and onto more structured transit corridors. Prepare for a varied experience behind the wheel where the road conditions change frequently, requiring you to adjust your pace accordingly as you leave Springville and head toward Waterloo.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near John Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (John Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR X20 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR E34 / County Home Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (John Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR X20 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CR E34 / County Home Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waterloo, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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