Origin
Waterloo, IA
Morning in Waterloo on Sunday
Local time
10:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
135.1 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Steven Van Elk
Trip Overview
The drive from Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA covers 135.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, West 11th Street, East Ridgeway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.52 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Waterloo, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 135.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street 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 Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ridgeway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hammond Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East San Marnan Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hawkeye Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 58th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo, IA and Bloomfield, IA.
1
Start on West 4th Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto West 11th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11th Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ridgeway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Ridgeway Avenue
5
Turn sharp left onto Hammond Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hammond Avenue
6
Turn right onto East San Marnan Drive
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East San Marnan Drive
7
Turn left onto Hawkeye Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Hawkeye Road
8
Continue on State Highway 21
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 21
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto 58th Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
58th Street
10
Turn right onto Holsted Street
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Holsted Street
11
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
12
Continue on 11th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
11th Avenue
13
Continue on State Highway 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 21
14
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 21
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 21
15
Continue on B Avenue
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
B Avenue
16
Turn right
4.2 mi
·
5 min
17
Turn left onto 220th Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
220th Street
18
Continue on State Highway 21
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 21
19
Continue on 220th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
220th Street
20
Continue on State Highway 21
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 21
21
Continue on North Barnes Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Barnes Street
22
Continue on State Highway 21
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 21
23
Continue on North Center Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
24
Continue on Highway 21
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 21
25
Turn right onto State Highway 149
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 149
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 149
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 149
27
Continue on Old US Highway 63
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US Highway 63
28
Continue on South Wapello Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wapello Street
29
Turn left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
18 mi
·
20 min
32
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Waterloo, IA, or about 1h 35m 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waterloo, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Waterloo, IA
This is one driving day of about 135.1 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waterloo, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Waterloo, IA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 67.6 miles from Waterloo, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomfield, IA
The final approach into Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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
$20.52 one way
$41.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.01 | $60.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Bloomfield, IA
Morning in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
10:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Indiana, IA
68 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
34 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
3h 11m 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 Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA covers 135.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, West 11th Street, East Ridgeway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Waterloo, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waterloo, IA to Bloomfield, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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