How far is Clarinda, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Clarinda, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarinda and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarinda and Urbandale.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
59 m · 9 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on 210 Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 210 Street
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Turn left
46.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto 650th Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · 650th Street
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Take the exit right
62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on John MacVicar Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
2657 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto 73rd Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on 72nd Street
3073 ft · 1 min · 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Roseland Drive
1302 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
106 m · 11 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right 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 Clarinda and Urbandale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
650th Street
Take the exit right
62 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Clarinda and Mostly Cloudy near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarinda to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Anita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Clarinda and 63.2 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clarinda and Mostly Cloudy near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Anita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anita.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarinda and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 92.24 mi (148.44 km).
#1 Clarinda
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7398100, -95.0380000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.88 | $37.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
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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