How far is Urbandale, IA from Orange City, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Orange City, IA is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Orange City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Orange City.
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Start on Maryland Drive
4 m · 6 sec · Maryland Drive
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Turn left onto 70th Street
106 m · 10 sec · 70th Street
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Turn right onto Roseland Drive
1302 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive
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Turn left onto 72nd Street
3073 ft · 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 right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 75 North: Fort Dodge, Le Mars
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 36 min
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Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto County Road K64
3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64
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Continue on Albany Place
2626 ft · 52 sec · Albany Place
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Continue on Albany Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
131 m · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Orange City.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Urbandale and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Orange City?
The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Missouri Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Urbandale and 118.6 miles from Orange City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Urbandale and Mostly Sunny near Orange City.
Stop Ideas Near Missouri Valley
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 Missouri Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Orange City. Straight-line distance: 153.17 mi (246.51 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange City
City in Western Iowa
| Population | 6,182 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072100, -96.0583500 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange City (-96.05835, 43.00721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.53 | $63.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
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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