How far is Urbandale, IA from Mount Vernon, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Mount Vernon, IA is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Mount Vernon.
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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
109 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 1: Mount Vernon
1545 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Dodge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Dodge Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
7.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on South Market Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Highway 1 Northeast
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 1
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 1
40 m · 6 sec · State Highway 1
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 1
666 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
2046 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
70 m · 9 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn right
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 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 Mount Vernon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-35 north
Keep slight left
109 mi · 01h 58m
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 Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Urbandale and 68.2 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Urbandale and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Ottumwa station
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.15 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Linn County, Iowa
| Population | 4,528 |
| Coordinates | 41.9219500, -91.4168400 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-91.41684, 41.92195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
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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