How far is Urbandale, IA from Osceola, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Osceola, IA is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Osceola.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: Kansas City
2282 ft · 55 sec · Ramp 72 K
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR R35
1223 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto County Road R35
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road R35
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Osceola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ramp 72 K
Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Osceola?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Bevington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Urbandale and 22.8 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Urbandale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola.
Stop Ideas Near Bevington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 41.05 mi (66.06 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osceola
City in Clarke County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,285 |
| Coordinates | 41.0338900, -93.7655000 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola (-93.7655, 41.03389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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