How far is Urbandale, IA from Boone, IA?

The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Boone, IA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.22 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.14 mi
50.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.22 mi
Kilometers
59.9 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boone
Sat, Apr 11, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Urbandale
Sat, Apr 11, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbandale
2026-04-11T04:11
Arrive Boone
Sat, Apr 11, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbandale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Madrid
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Urbandale
18.6 mi
00h 28m
To Boone
18.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Boone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Boone.

  1. 1

    Start on Maryland Drive

    4 m · 3 sec · Maryland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 70th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meredith Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Meredith Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Urbandale Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest Urbandale Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 114th Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Granger Drive

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Granger Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 17: Madrid, Boone

    2896 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 142nd Street

    2467 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 142nd Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 142nd Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Northwest 142nd Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 142nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 17

    1387 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 17

  14. 14

    Continue on Y Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Y Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 17

    1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17

  16. 16

    Continue on South Kennedy Avenue

    12.3 mi · 18 min · South Kennedy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Robin Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Robin Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Boone.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kennedy Avenue
12.3 mi · 33%
Northwest 142nd Street
6.12 mi · 16%
Meredith Drive
2.77 mi · 7%
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.63 mi · 7%
Northwest 114th Street
2.59 mi · 7%
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Kennedy Avenue

Continue on South Kennedy Avenue

12.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madrid
00h 28m from Urbandale
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Urbandale and Rain Showers Likely near Boone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Boone?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Madrid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Urbandale and 18.6 miles from Boone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Urbandale and Rain Showers Likely near Boone.

Stop Ideas Near Madrid

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madrid, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madrid.

RAIL

Osceola

93 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

102 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Boone. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 km).

Urbandale

#1 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population44,650
Coordinates41.6266600, -93.7121700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boone

City in Iowa, United States

Population12,407
Coordinates42.0597000, -93.8802300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Urbandale (-93.71217, 41.62666)
End: Boone (-93.88023, 42.0597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbandale and Boone. The current time is 04:11:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.