How far is Urbandale, IA from Glenwood, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Glenwood, IA is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Audubon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Glenwood.
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Start on Maryland Drive
4 m · 6 sec · Maryland Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
5 m · 3 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right onto Maryland Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Maryland Drive
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Turn left onto 72nd Street
1 km · 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
3.3 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Kansas City
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 275 South: South Bellevue, Glenwood
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 34
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Turn left onto Hilman Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hilman Road
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Continue on Sharp Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Sharp Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
46 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right
69 m · 17 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 Glenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Urbandale and Sunny near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Brayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Urbandale and 71.6 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Urbandale and Sunny near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Brayton
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 Brayton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 112.69 mi (181.35 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood
City in Iowa
| Population | 5,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0469400, -95.7425100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-95.74251, 41.04694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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