How far is Polk City, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Polk City, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk City and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk City and Urbandale.
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Start on North 2nd Street
5 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
85 m · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
3016 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Northwest Polk City Drive
4.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Polk City Drive
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Continue on Northwest 35th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 35th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 84th Avenue
1616 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 84th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 37th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 37th Street
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Continue on Northwest Fisher Lane
116 m · 8 sec · Northwest Fisher Lane
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Turn right onto Northwest Toni Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Toni Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Beaver Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Beaver Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Johnston Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Johnston Drive
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Polk City and Urbandale.
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.
Northwest Polk City Drive
Continue on Northwest Polk City Drive
4.35 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk City and Mostly Cloudy near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Polk City to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Johnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Polk City and 7.8 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk City and Mostly Cloudy near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston
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 Johnston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polk City and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4,961 |
| Coordinates | 41.7713800, -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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