How far is Osceola County, IA from Urbandale, IA?

The driving distance from Osceola County, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.45 mi
03h 53m
Flight
155.34 mi
249.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.34 mi
Kilometers
249.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.45 mi
Kilometers
343.52 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Urbandale
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM CDT
Return by in Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola County
2026-10-15T11:59
Arrive Urbandale
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola County
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jolley
IA

Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America

From Osceola County
106.6 mi
01h 56m
To Urbandale
106.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola County and Urbandale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County and Urbandale.

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Avenue

    1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 190th Street

    1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway A30

    13 mi · 18 min · County Highway A30

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Silver Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Rerick Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Rerick Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Silver Avenue

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 470th Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tanager Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Tanager Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Q Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Q Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 530th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto V Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 7

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Armstrong Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · 220th Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169

    1966 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lainson Avenue

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 360th Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · 360th Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 220th Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · 220th Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    2251 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto H Avenue

    11.4 mi · 16 min · H Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on N Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · N Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the exit left toward IA 141 east: Urbandale

    1677 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Grimes Boulevard

    3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest Urbandale Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Meredith Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Meredith Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 70th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Maryland Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola County and Urbandale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
65 mi · 30%
360th Street
20.1 mi · 9%
Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 7%
Silver Avenue
13.5 mi · 6%
County Highway A30
13 mi · 6%
Lainson Avenue
12.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

220th Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street

60.9 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolley
01h 56m from Osceola County
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola County to Urbandale?

The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Osceola County and 106.9 miles from Urbandale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola County and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 155.34 mi (249.99 km).

Osceola County

#1 Osceola County

County in Iowa, United States

Population5,987
Coordinates43.3785700, -95.6236900
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Urbandale

#2 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population44,650
Coordinates41.6266600, -93.7121700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Avenue (-95.622981, 43.378572)
End: Maryland Drive (-93.71217, 41.626694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.51 L · about $31.66
Round trip
$63.33
15.06 gal · 57.02 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $31.66 $63.33
Mid-grade $4.47 $33.69 $67.38
Premium $5.10 $38.41 $76.82
Diesel $6.07 $45.71 $91.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola County and Urbandale. The current time is 11:59:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.