How far is Nevada, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Nevada, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
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City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Urbandale.
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Start on Lincoln Highway
9 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
814 ft · 16 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Des Moines
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
1 km · 1 min · Merle Hay Road
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Turn right onto Meredith Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn left 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 Nevada and Urbandale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Alleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Nevada and 20.5 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Alleman
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 Alleman.
Osceola
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Nevada
Town in Story County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 6,682 |
| Coordinates | 42.0227700, -93.4524300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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