How far is Johnston, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Johnston, IA to Waukee, IA is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnston and Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnston and Waukee.
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Start on Merle Hay Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Merle Hay Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South, I 80 West
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Hickman Road, Adel
1898 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Hickman Road
5.6 mi · 9 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 Johnston and Waukee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
5.59 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johnston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnston to Waukee?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Johnston and 6.8 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johnston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Clive
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clive.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnston and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 10.57 mi (17.01 km).
#1 Johnston
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 23,092 |
| Coordinates | 41.6730400, -93.6977200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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