How far is Coralville, IA from Urbandale, IA?

The driving distance from Coralville, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.6 mi
01h 54m
Flight
110.11 mi
177.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.11 mi
Kilometers
177.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.6 mi
Kilometers
184.43 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Urbandale
Sat, May 30, 7:10 PM CDT
Return by in Coralville
Sat, May 30, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coralville
2026-05-30T17:15
Arrive Urbandale
Sat, May 30, 7:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coralville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grinnell
IA

City in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

From Coralville
57 mi
00h 57m
To Urbandale
57.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coralville and Urbandale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coralville and Urbandale.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    45 m · 33 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    885 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue

    2193 ft · 49 sec · Coral Ridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Des Moines

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    108.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Merle Hay Road

    1 km · 1 min · Merle Hay Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Meredith Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 70th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maryland Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coralville and Urbandale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
109 mi · 95%
2nd Street
1.69 mi · 1%
70th Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Meredith Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
Merle Hay Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Coral Ridge Avenue
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grinnell
00h 57m from Coralville
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coralville 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 Coralville to Urbandale?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Grinnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Coralville and 57.5 miles from Urbandale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coralville and Mostly Cloudy near Urbandale.

Stop Ideas Near Grinnell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grinnell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grinnell.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

84 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

117 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coralville and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 110.11 mi (177.2 km).

Coralville

#1 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Urbandale

#2 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population44,650
Coordinates41.6266600, -93.7121700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Avenue (-91.580435, 41.676404)
End: Maryland Drive (-93.71217, 41.626694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.31 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.62 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coralville and Urbandale. The current time is 17:15:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.