How far is Clinton, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Clinton, IA to Waukee, IA is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Waukee.
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Start on 2nd Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto South Bluff Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Bluff Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Manufacturing Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manufacturing Drive
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
17.2 mi · 21 min · Lincoln Way
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
69.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
100.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hickman Road, Adel
1898 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Hickman Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Hickman Road
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1119 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ashworth Drive
43 m · 5 sec · Ashworth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashworth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Waukee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lincoln Way
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100 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Waukee?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Clinton and 106.1 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 191.27 mi (307.82 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat.
| Population | 25,039 |
| Coordinates | 41.8444700, -90.1887400 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 26,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6116600, -93.8852300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151, 41.611761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.77 | $69.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
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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