How far is Evansdale, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Evansdale, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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 02h 05m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansdale and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansdale and Urbandale.
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Start on Central Avenue
6 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1829 ft · 54 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gilbert Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Gilbert Drive
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Turn left onto River Forest Road
123 m · 8 sec · River Forest Road
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Take the ramp straight
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1305 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
23.5 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
2083 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Turn right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn sharp left onto County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Continue on M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
1 km · 1 min · Merle Hay Road
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Turn right onto Meredith Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn left 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 Evansdale and Urbandale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
35.9 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansdale to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Evansdale and 58.5 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Urbandale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansdale and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 93.7 mi (150.8 km).
#1 Evansdale
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4,734 |
| Coordinates | 42.4691500, -92.2810200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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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