How far is Urbandale, IA from Oskaloosa, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Oskaloosa, IA is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 01h 27m.
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 Jasper County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Oskaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Oskaloosa.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Altoona, Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 163: East University Avenue, Pleasant Hill
2194 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
45.8 mi · 53 min · East University Avenue
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Turn left onto Jewell Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · Jewell Avenue
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Continue on Old Highway 163
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 163
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 432
9 m · 2 sec · Highway 432
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 432
2760 ft · 58 sec · Highway 432
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At the end of the road, turn left onto A Avenue West
1.1 mi · 3 min · A Avenue West
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Oskaloosa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East University Avenue
Continue on East University Avenue
45.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Urbandale and Sunny near Oskaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Oskaloosa?
The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Urbandale and 35.1 miles from Oskaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Urbandale and Sunny near Oskaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
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Ottumwa station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Oskaloosa. Straight-line distance: 59.81 mi (96.26 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oskaloosa
City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 11,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.2963900, -92.6443600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oskaloosa (-92.64436, 41.29639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
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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