How far is Waukee, IA from Boone, IA?
The driving distance from Waukee, IA to Boone, IA is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 00h 58m.
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 Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukee and Boone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukee and Boone.
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Start on Ashworth Drive
43 m · 7 sec · Ashworth Drive
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1076 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Hickman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hickman Road
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Turn left onto Alice's Road
2 mi · 4 min · Alice's Road
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Continue on 170th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 170th Street
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Continue on W Avenue
7.1 mi · 10 min · W Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 190th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 190th Street
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Continue on State Street
2755 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on 190th Street
844 ft · 18 sec · 190th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest 142nd Street
59 m · 3 sec · Northwest 142nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 142nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
1387 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on Y Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Y Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17
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Continue on South Kennedy Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · South Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto Robin Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Robin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukee and Boone.
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.
South Kennedy Avenue
Continue on South Kennedy Avenue
12.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Waukee and Sunny near Boone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukee to Boone?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Madrid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Waukee and 18.8 miles from Boone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waukee and Sunny near Boone.
Stop Ideas Near Madrid
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 Madrid.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukee and Boone. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.82 km).
#1 Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 26,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6116600, -93.8852300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boone
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 12,407 |
| Coordinates | 42.0597000, -93.8802300 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boone (-93.88023, 42.0597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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