How far is Urbandale, IA from Chariton, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Chariton, IA is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
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 Warren County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Chariton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Chariton.
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Start on Maryland Drive
4 m · 6 sec · Maryland Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
106 m · 10 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right onto Roseland Drive
1302 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive
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Turn left onto 72nd Street
3073 ft · 1 min · 72nd Street
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Turn straight onto 73rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 73rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-235 west
1744 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2282 ft · 55 sec · Ramp 72 K
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR R35
1223 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto County Road R35
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road R35
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East McLane Street
23.2 mi · 35 min · East McLane Street
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Turn left onto Court Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Court Avenue
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Turn right onto South Grand Street
63 m · 14 sec · South Grand Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Chariton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ramp 72 K
Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Urbandale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chariton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Chariton?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
New Virginia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Urbandale and 35.2 miles from Chariton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Urbandale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chariton.
Stop Ideas Near New Virginia
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 New Virginia.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Chariton. Straight-line distance: 47.28 mi (76.09 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chariton
City in Lucas County, Iowa
| Population | 4,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.0138900, -93.3066000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chariton (-93.3066, 41.01389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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