How far is Urbandale, IA from Saylorville, IA?
The driving distance from Urbandale, IA to Saylorville, IA is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbandale and Saylorville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale and Saylorville.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 415: Polk City
1915 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 54th Avenue
2463 ft · 51 sec · Northwest 54th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 6th Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 6th Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 6th Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Urbandale and Saylorville.
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.
I-35 north
Merge slight left
3.34 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Urbandale and Sunny near Saylorville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale to Saylorville?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 4.5 miles from Urbandale and 4.5 miles from Saylorville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Urbandale and Sunny near Saylorville.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston
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 Johnston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbandale and Saylorville. Straight-line distance: 5.57 mi (8.96 km).
#1 Urbandale
A city in Polk County, Iowa.
| Population | 44,650 |
| Coordinates | 41.6266600, -93.7121700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saylorville
City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 3,301 |
| Coordinates | 41.6786000, -93.6296600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saylorville (-93.62966, 41.6786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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