How far is Pella, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Pella, IA to Waukee, IA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pella and Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pella and Waukee.
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Start on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp right
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right
2180 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Council Bluffs
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 17 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 Pella and Waukee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Washington Street
Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pella 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 Pella to Waukee?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Pella and 31.4 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pella and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Altoona
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 Altoona.
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Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pella and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 52.07 mi (83.8 km).
#1 Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.4080500, -92.9163100 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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