How far is Boone, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Urbandale.
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Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Continue on 210th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn right onto Robin Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Robin Road
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Turn right onto S Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · S Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on Y Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
1387 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 142nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 142nd Street
34 m · 2 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street
2470 ft · 43 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Granger Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Turn left onto Meredith Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn right 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 Boone 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.
S Avenue
Turn right onto S Avenue
12.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boone and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madrid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Boone and 18.4 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boone and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Madrid
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 km).
#1 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 12,407 |
| Coordinates | 42.0597000, -93.8802300 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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