Trip from Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

37.2 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 47m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 42m

3 PM

0h 43m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 1st Avenue, 24th Avenue Drive, 55th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

1st Avenue 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA is easy. At 40m 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 Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
1st Avenue	—	—
24th Avenue Drive	—	—
55th Street	—	—
26th Avenue	—	—
Freeman Avenue	—	—
330th Street	—	—
Avenue of the Saints	—	—
I-380 north	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 1st Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vinton, IA and Waterloo, IA.

1

Start on East 3rd Street

210 ft · 12 sec · East 3rd Street

2

Turn right onto 1st Avenue

446 ft · 17 sec · 1st Avenue

3

Continue on 24th Avenue Drive

3.8 mi · 5 min · 24th Avenue Drive

4

Turn straight onto 55th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 55th Street

5

Turn left onto 26th Avenue

5.3 mi · 7 min · 26th Avenue

6

Continue on Freeman Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Freeman Avenue

7

Turn right onto 330th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 330th Street

8

Take the ramp sharp left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

9

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

21 mi · 23 min · Avenue of the Saints

10

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

11

Continue on Washington Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

12

Turn left onto West 4th Street

397 ft · 13 sec · West 4th Street

13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.82 one way

$11.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.39	$12.77
premium	$4.89	$7.16	$14.32
diesel	$5.61	$8.21	$16.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.2	$3.91	$1.79
Efficient EV	9.3	$3.26	$1.49
EV Truck/SUV	14.9	$5.21	$2.38

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Vinton, IA

Afternoon in Vinton on Thursday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waterloo, IA

Afternoon in Waterloo on Thursday

Local time

1:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

40m 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 Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 1st Avenue, 24th Avenue Drive, 55th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Vinton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.82 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 Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA is easy. At 40m 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 Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Vinton, IA to Waterloo, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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