Origin
Waterloo, IA
Night in Waterloo on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterloo, IA to Springville, 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
61.5 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 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
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.
Waterloo, IA
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Springville, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Iowa heartland, the 61.5-mile journey from Waterloo to Springville is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. Budgeting about $9 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable day trip, perfect for those looking to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Because the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single day. You will traverse the Midwest landscape, moving across the region via a combination of the Avenue of the Saints, I-380, and County Home Road. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that favors utility over complexity, making it an excellent choice for a low-stress travel day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 36.2 mi | 38m |
| County Home Road | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| I 380 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Springville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 36.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo, IA and Springville, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
76 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 380
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
6
Turn sharp left onto CR E34
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Home Road
7
Enter roundabout onto County Home Road
158 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road
8
Continue on County Home Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Home Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CR E34
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Home Road
10
Continue on CR E34
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
County Home Road
11
Turn right onto CR X20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Springville Road
12
Continue on CR X20
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway Street
13
Turn left onto John Street
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
John Street
14
Turn right onto Water Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Water Street
15
Arrive at destination
Water 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 Waterloo, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.7 — 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
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids,...
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 380 South, IA 27 South: Cedar Rapids
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR E34: Toddville, Robins
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR E34 / County Home Road
Turn sharp left onto CR E34 / County Home Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
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 · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Springville, IA
Night in Springville on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler 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 trip that shifts gears as you transition from major thoroughfares to more localized paths. With only 11% of the drive on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 36.2 miles on the Avenue of the Saints, which offers a brief period of steady travel before the route becomes more technical. As you progress, the road environment changes significantly, requiring you to stay alert as you move off the main arterials. You will find that the personality of this drive is defined by those localized turns rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 11% 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: 36.2 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waterloo, IA and Springville, IA, road signs point toward Cr E34: Toddville and Robins.
Cr E34: Toddville
45.4 mi in
|
~51m
Robins
45.4 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 61.5 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 (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 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 (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 380; IA 27 / Avenue of the Saints): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springville, 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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