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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.72 mi
03h 41m
Flight
145.44 mi
234.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.72 mi
Kilometers
284.41 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyersville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Urbandale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Urbandale
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Dyersville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Urbandale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holland
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Urbandale
88.2 mi
01h 50m
To Dyersville
88.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

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.

  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 right onto Meredith Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Merle Hay Road

    2756 ft · 1 min · Merle Hay Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-35 north, I-80 east

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3105 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant

    2428 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road

    35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marsh Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 160th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sanford Avenue

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 240th Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto M Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road T37

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto 210th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto N Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo

    2388 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR X49: Dyersvile

    1483 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 332nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 332nd Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue West

    3 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southeast

    17 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southeast

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 East
83.3 mi · 47%
Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 20%
Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 9%
I-35 north
10.1 mi · 6%
240th Street
6.28 mi · 4%
Marsh Avenue
5.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
01h 50m from Urbandale
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Urbandale

#1 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population44,650
Coordinates41.6266600, -93.7121700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Dyersville

#2 Dyersville

City in Iowa, USA

Population4,441
Coordinates42.4844400, -91.1229100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Urbandale (-93.71217, 41.62666)
End: Dyersville (-91.12291, 42.48444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Urbandale and Dyersville. The current time is 06:53:42.

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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.