How far is Urbandale, IA from Dyersville, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Dyersville, IA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Dyersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Dyersville.
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Start on Maryland Drive
4 m · 3 sec · Maryland Drive
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Turn right onto 70th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meredith Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn left onto Merle Hay Road
2756 ft · 1 min · Merle Hay Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-35 north, I-80 east
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Turn left onto Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Continue on County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Turn sharp right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR X49: Dyersvile
1483 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 332nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 332nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue West
3 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast
17 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Dyersville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 20 East
Keep slight left
53.8 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Urbandale and Sunny near Dyersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Dyersville?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Urbandale and 88.5 miles from Dyersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Urbandale and Sunny near Dyersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Dyersville. Straight-line distance: 145.44 mi (234.07 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dyersville
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 4,441 |
| Coordinates | 42.4844400, -91.1229100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dyersville (-91.12291, 42.48444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
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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