Day trip from Guelph to Waterloo
Waterloo lies 23 km (14 mi) south-west of Guelph, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (14 mi) apart, Waterloo is a realistic day trip from Guelph: about 22 min each way by road.
| Guelph | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 143,740 | 104,986 |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What to see in Waterloo
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Public Library | 11,687 | 2016 |
The busiest is Waterloo Public Library at 11,687 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Waterloo
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Staying in Waterloo
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Common questions
How far is Waterloo from Guelph?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Guelph; by road roughly 28 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guelph to Waterloo by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guelph and Waterloo?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.