How far is Forest City, IA from Urbandale, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Urbandale is 113.09 miles (182 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, IA to Urbandale, IA is 113.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Forest City to Urbandale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, Iowa to Urbandale, Iowa is: 138.61 miles (223.08 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Urbandale will take approximately 02 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Forest City
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4025 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°15'45"N 93°38'14"W |
| Latitude | 43.2624600 |
| Longitude | -93.6371600 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.
| Population | 44650 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.6266600 |
| Longitude | -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Urbandale: Maryland Drive (-93.71217,41.626694)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest City and Urbandale
The distance between Forest City and Urbandale is 223 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Forest City and Urbandale. The current time is 12:42:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.52 liters (4.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Urbandale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Urbandale is $16.07 (diesel $22.73).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $16.07 | $17.6 | $19.88 | $22.73 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Urbandale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
