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Distance from Waterloo to Rock City

Driving Distance
54.9 mi 88.3 km
Flying Distance
32.9 mi 52.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Waterloo, Tennessee to Rock City, Tennessee is 54.9 mi (88.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 32.9 mi (52.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Waterloo
Place Waterloo
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 36.301727
Longitude -85.466362
GPS 36.301727° N, 85.466362° W
Local Time 4:16 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Rock City
Place Rock City
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 36.263109
Longitude -86.053044
GPS 36.263109° N, 86.053044° W
Local Time 4:16 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Waterloo, Tennessee to Rock City, Tennessee covers 54.9 mi (88.3 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (46.8-54.9 miles / 75-88 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40
54.9 mi 1 hour
Shortest Fastest
TN-53 S
47.9 mi 1 hour 7 minutes
US-70N W
46.8 mi 1 hour 4 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.