How far is Coralville, IA from Waukee, IA?

The driving distance from Coralville, IA to Waukee, IA is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
124.23 mi
02h 04m
Flight
119.08 mi
191.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.08 mi
Kilometers
191.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.23 mi
Kilometers
199.93 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waukee
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Coralville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coralville
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Waukee
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
61.8 mi
01h 02m
To Waukee
62.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hickman Road, Adel

    1898 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hickman Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Hickman Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1119 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ashworth Drive

    43 m · 5 sec · Ashworth Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashworth Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
116 mi · 93%
Hickman Road
5.56 mi · 4%
2nd Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Coral Ridge Avenue
0.42 mi
US 6
0.36 mi
6th Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grinnell
01h 02m from Coralville
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Coralville 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 Coralville to Waukee?

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 61.8 miles from Coralville and 62.4 miles from Waukee.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Coralville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukee.

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 Waukee. Straight-line distance: 119.08 mi (191.64 km).

Coralville

#1 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

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

#2 Waukee

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

Population26,166
Coordinates41.6116600, -93.8852300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Avenue (-91.580435, 41.676404)
End: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151, 41.611761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Coralville and Waukee. The current time is 14:56:50.

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.