How far is Storm Lake, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Storm Lake, IA to Waukee, IA is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Storm Lake and Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Storm Lake and Waukee.
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Start on Grand Avenue
942 ft · 40 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on 130th Avenue
10.9 mi · 15 min · 130th Avenue
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Continue on US 71
1014 ft · 20 sec · US 71
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Take the exit left toward US 20 East: Fort Dodge
1841 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1966 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Lainson Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto Paragon Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Paragon Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · D Avenue
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Turn left onto 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · G Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto H Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · H Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · N Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2475 ft · 58 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on N Avenue
9.1 mi · 13 min · N Avenue
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Continue on Nile Kinnick Drive North
3226 ft · 2 min · Nile Kinnick Drive North
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Turn left onto Greene Street
1 km · 1 min · Greene Street
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Continue on 290th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 290th Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2558 ft · 34 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Hickman Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1076 ft · 33 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 Storm Lake and Waukee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 20 East
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Storm Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Storm Lake to Waukee?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Otho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Storm Lake and 68.1 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Storm Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Storm Lake and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 98.31 mi (158.22 km).
#1 Storm Lake
City in Iowa
| Population | 10,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.6410900, -95.2097200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.46 | $40.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.39 | $44.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
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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