Origin
Bridgeport, IA
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, IA
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Waterloo, IA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA covers 115.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ansel Briggs Highway, East Platt Street, Highway 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Bridgeport, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 115.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ansel Briggs Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ansel Briggs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Platt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Isabel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ansel Briggs Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, IA and Waterloo, IA.
1
Start on 233rd Avenue
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
233rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Ansel Briggs Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ansel Briggs Highway
3
Turn right onto East Platt Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Platt Street
4
Continue on State Highway 64
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 64
5
Continue on Railroad Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Railroad Street
6
Continue on State Highway 64
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 64
7
Continue on Isabel Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Isabel Street
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on State Highway 64
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 64
10
Continue on Highway 64 East
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Highway 64 East
11
Continue on East 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East 3rd Street
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
13
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
14
Turn right onto Linn-Jones Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Linn-Jones Road
15
Turn left onto Fairview Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
16
Continue on County Home Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Home Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto County Home Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Home Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Home Road;C Avenue Extension
20
Exit the rotary onto County Home Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Home Road
21
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
23
Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
24
Continue on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
25
Turn left onto West 4th Street
397 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Bridgeport, IA, or about 58m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterloo, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridgeport, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeport, IA
This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgeport, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Bridgeport, IA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Bridgeport, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waterloo, IA
The final approach into Waterloo, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waterloo, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.59 one way
$35.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.73 | $51.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Waterloo on Monday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Marion, IA
58 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA covers 115.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ansel Briggs Highway, East Platt Street, Highway 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 miles from Bridgeport, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgeport, IA to Waterloo, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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