How far is Bondurant, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Bondurant, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bondurant and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bondurant and Urbandale.
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Start on 1st Street Southeast
91 m · 18 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Grant Street South
1.5 km · 2 min · Grant Street South
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Turn right onto Northeast Hubbell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
1 km · 1 min · Merle Hay Road
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Turn right onto Meredith Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street
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Turn left onto Maryland Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bondurant and Urbandale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 80 west
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
10.6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bondurant and Chance Rain Showers near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bondurant to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Bondurant and 8.3 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bondurant and Chance Rain Showers near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Saylorville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bondurant and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.33 km).
#1 Bondurant
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 7,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.7005400, -93.4621600 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland Drive (-93.71217, 41.626694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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