How far is Urbandale, IA from Osceola County, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Osceola County, IA is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Osceola County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Osceola County.
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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 left onto Meredith Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Meredith Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Urbandale Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit straight toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
1910 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto N Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · N Avenue
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Continue on H Avenue
11.6 mi · 16 min · H Avenue
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Take the exit right
1363 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto 220th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto D Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Paragon Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Paragon Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto Lainson Avenue
12.3 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue
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Turn left onto US 20 West
1823 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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Continue on 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on V Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on South Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
13 mi · 18 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Avenue
1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Osceola County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Urbandale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Osceola County?
The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Urbandale and 107.1 miles from Osceola County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Urbandale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Osceola County. Straight-line distance: 155.34 mi (249.99 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osceola County
County in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,987 |
| Coordinates | 43.3785700, -95.6236900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola County (-95.62369, 43.37857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $4.21 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $38.51 | $77.03 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
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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