How far is Urbandale, IA from Evansdale, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Evansdale, IA is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Evansdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Evansdale.
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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
23.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Forest Road
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on River Forest Road
123 m · 10 sec · River Forest Road
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Turn right onto Gilbert Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Gilbert Drive
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1829 ft · 52 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Evansdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northeast Hubbell Road
Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Urbandale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Evansdale?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Urbandale and 58.7 miles from Evansdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Urbandale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Evansdale. Straight-line distance: 93.7 mi (150.8 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansdale
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 4,734 |
| Coordinates | 42.4691500, -92.2810200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evansdale (-92.28102, 42.46915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
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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