How far is Tipton, IA from Urbandale, IA?
The driving distance from Tipton, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Poweshiek 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 Tipton and Urbandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipton and Urbandale.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
15 m · 8 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1916 ft · 57 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
3068 ft · 1 min · West South Street
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Continue on Cedar Valley Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Cedar Valley Road
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Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Garfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
127.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
1 km · 1 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 Tipton and Urbandale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Garfield Avenue
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tipton and Chance Rain Showers near Urbandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tipton to Urbandale?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Guernsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Tipton and 71.4 miles from Urbandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tipton and Chance Rain Showers near Urbandale.
Stop Ideas Near Guernsey
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 Guernsey.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 133.68 mi (215.14 km).
#1 Tipton
Town in Iowa
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697400, -91.1279300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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