How far is Polk City, IA from Urbandale, IA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polk City and Urbandale is 10 miles (16.09 km).
Flight distance from Polk City, IA to Urbandale, IA is 10 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polk City, Iowa to Urbandale, Iowa is: 14.98 miles (24.11 km) by car.
Driving from Polk City to Urbandale will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4961 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'17"N 93°42'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.7713800 |
| Longitude | -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.
| Population | 44650 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W |
| Latitude | 41.6266600 |
| Longitude | -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Urbandale: Maryland Drive (-93.71217,41.626694)
Estimated Travel Time Between Polk City and Urbandale
The distance between Polk City and Urbandale is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Polk City and Urbandale. The current time is 01:06:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2 liters (0.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polk City and Urbandale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polk City to Urbandale is $1.74 (diesel $2.46).
Iowa gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.29 | $3.6 | $4.06 | $4.65 |
| Total | $1.74 | $1.9 | $2.15 | $2.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Iowa ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.285 (Diesel $4.648) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polk City and Urbandale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
