There are
1,339 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Lakeland, FL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 1 hour to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Lakeland, Florida.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Lakeland, FL) is 1,155.91 mi.
1,339 mi = 2,154.10 kms