How far is Milford, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Milford, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Urbandale.
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Start on Okoboji Avenue
11.8 mi · 15 min · Okoboji Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
117 m · 13 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
2264 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
119 m · 12 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southwest
1691 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2608 ft · 56 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
2652 ft · 56 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · 11th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 215th Avenue
13.4 mi · 18 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on 130th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 71
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 71
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Continue on 130th Avenue
27.8 mi · 38 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1966 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Lainson Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto Paragon Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Paragon Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · D Avenue
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Turn left onto 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · G Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto H Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · H Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · N Avenue
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Take the exit left toward IA 141 east: Urbandale
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Turn left onto Meredith Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn right 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 Milford and Urbandale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Milford and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knierim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Milford and 92.9 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milford and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Urbandale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 138.32 mi (222.6 km).
#1 Milford
City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,043 |
| Coordinates | 43.3246900, -95.1500000 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
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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