How far is Urbandale, IA from Polk City, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Polk City, IA is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Polk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Polk City.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · Merle Hay Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Johnston Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Johnston Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest Beaver Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest Beaver Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Toni Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Toni Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Fisher Lane
116 m · 7 sec · Northwest Fisher Lane
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Continue on Northwest 37th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 37th Street
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Continue on Northwest 84th Avenue
1616 ft · 42 sec · Northwest 84th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 35th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 35th Street
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Continue on Northwest Polk City Drive
4.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Polk City Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
3016 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
85 m · 17 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
5 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Polk City.
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.
Northwest Polk City Drive
Continue on Northwest Polk City Drive
4.35 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Urbandale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Polk City?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Urbandale and 7.1 miles from Polk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Urbandale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk City.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston
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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 Polk City. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polk City
American city in Iowa
| Population | 4,961 |
| Coordinates | 41.7713800, -93.7130000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk City (-93.713, 41.77138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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