How far is Madrid, IA from Dallas Center, IA?
The driving distance from Madrid, IA to Dallas Center, IA is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madrid and Dallas Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madrid and Dallas Center.
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Start on East 1st Street
612 ft · 13 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
127 m · 12 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
1278 ft · 22 sec · West North Street
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Continue on 334th Road
5 mi · 7 min · 334th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward IA 141 east: Urbandale
1513 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Granger Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Turn right onto T Avenue
8.6 mi · 12 min · T Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 240th Street
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Continue on Sugar Grove Avenue
2990 ft · 1 min · Sugar Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1411 ft · 55 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
10 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madrid and Dallas Center.
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.
T Avenue
Turn right onto T Avenue
8.63 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madrid and Mostly Sunny near Dallas Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madrid to Dallas Center?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Woodward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Madrid and 10.3 miles from Dallas Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madrid and Mostly Sunny near Dallas Center.
Stop Ideas Near Woodward
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 Woodward.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madrid and Dallas Center. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.24 km).
#1 Madrid
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,550 |
| Coordinates | 41.8766500, -93.8232800 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas Center
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,822 |
| Coordinates | 41.6844300, -93.9610600 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallas Center (-93.96106, 41.68443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.82 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
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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