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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.58 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.96 mi
49.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boone
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Waukee
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukee
2026-04-16T01:05
Arrive Boone
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waukee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Madrid
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Waukee
18.8 mi
00h 29m
To Boone
18.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashworth Drive

    43 m · 7 sec · Ashworth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1076 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hickman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hickman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alice's Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Alice's Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 170th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 170th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on W Avenue

    7.1 mi · 10 min · W Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 190th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 190th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    2755 ft · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 190th Street

    844 ft · 18 sec · 190th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest 142nd Street

    59 m · 3 sec · Northwest 142nd Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 142nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 17

    1387 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 17

  13. 13

    Continue on Y Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Y Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 17

    1284 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 17

  15. 15

    Continue on South Kennedy Avenue

    12.3 mi · 18 min · South Kennedy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Robin Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Robin Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mamie Eisenhower Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kennedy Avenue
12.3 mi · 33%
W Avenue
7.09 mi · 19%
Northwest 142nd Street
5.67 mi · 15%
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.38 mi · 6%
Alice's Road
2 mi · 5%
Hickman Road
1.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madrid
00h 29m from Waukee
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madrid, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madrid.

RAIL

Osceola

93 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Creston

102 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukee and Boone. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.82 km).

Waukee

#1 Waukee

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

Population26,166
Coordinates41.6116600, -93.8852300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boone

City in Iowa, United States

Population12,407
Coordinates42.0597000, -93.8802300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukee (-93.88523, 41.61166)
End: Boone (-93.88023, 42.0597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Iowa · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukee and Boone. The current time is 01:05:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.