Waverly, IA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Waverly, IA works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 140 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Waverly, IA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
223.8 mi
Sioux City, IA
Quickest Drive
1h 32m
Marion, IA
Plan Around Waverly, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waverly, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waverly, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waverly, IA
Driving from Waverly, IA
On average, trips departing from Waverly, IA run 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 31m), while the shortest is just 76 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Waverly, IA include Sioux City, IA (223.8 mi, 4h 31m), Des Moines, IA (122 mi, 2h 40m), and Marion, IA (75.5 mi, 1h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 140-mile trip from Waverly, IA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Waverly, IA and 2 routes heading into Waverly, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 76 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waverly, IA covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 31m. Shorter options start at just 76 miles.
The average route from Waverly, IA runs about 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 140-mile trip from Waverly, IA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waverly, IA include Sioux City, IA, Des Moines, IA and Marion, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waverly, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,446
Median Income
$78,429
Median Home Value
$215,200
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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