There are
1,340 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Waterloo, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 1 hour to go from Lakeland, Florida to Waterloo, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Waterloo, IA) is 1,155.91 mi.
1,340 mi = 1.61 kms