How far is Waukee, IA from Coralville, IA?

The driving distance from Waukee, IA to Coralville, IA is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
123.6 mi
02h 21m
Flight
119.08 mi
191.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.08 mi
Kilometers
191.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.6 mi
Kilometers
198.92 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coralville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Waukee
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukee
2026-04-15T13:00
Arrive Coralville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Oakland Acres
IA

City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States

From Waukee
61.6 mi
01h 10m
To Coralville
62 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waukee and Coralville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waukee and Coralville.

  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

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Hickman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3105 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Liberty

    2747 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coral Ridge Avenue

    1263 ft · 29 sec · Coral Ridge Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · 12th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukee and Coralville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35 north
115 mi · 93%
Hickman Road
5.69 mi · 5%
2nd Street
1.71 mi · 1%
North Liberty
0.52 mi
Coral Ridge Avenue
0.24 mi
6th Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I-35 north

Keep slight left

103 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland Acres
01h 10m from Waukee
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coralville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waukee to Coralville?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Waukee and 62 miles from Coralville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coralville.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland Acres

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakland Acres, 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 Oakland Acres.

RAIL

Ottumwa station

85 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

109 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukee and Coralville. Straight-line distance: 119.08 mi (191.64 km).

Waukee

#1 Waukee

City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America

Population26,166
Coordinates41.6116600, -93.8852300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Coralville

#2 Coralville

City in Johnson County, Iowa, United States

Population22,484
Coordinates41.6764000, -91.5804500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukee (-93.88523, 41.61166)
End: Coralville (-91.58045, 41.6764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.54 $37.09
Premium $4.65 $20.29 $40.58
Diesel $5.30 $23.13 $46.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukee and Coralville. The current time is 13:00:23.

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.