How far is Fairfield, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Fairfield, IA to Waukee, IA is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Waukee.
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Start on East Briggs Avenue
662 ft · 34 sec · East Briggs Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
717 ft · 18 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Old US 34
1.6 km · 2 min · Old US 34
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Take the ramp right toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
2240 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92: Oskaloosa, Knoxville
2175 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto A Avenue West
32.4 mi · 36 min · A Avenue West
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-35 north: Minneapolis
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6
1530 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Hickman Road
5.7 mi · 10 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 Fairfield and Waukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 34
Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairfield and Sunny near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Waukee?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Fairfield and 66.7 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield and Sunny near Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvey.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 108.12 mi (174.01 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.0086300, -91.9626700 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
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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