How far is Waukee, IA from Pella, IA?
The driving distance from Waukee, IA to Pella, IA is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Pella.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukee and Pella.
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Start on Ashworth Drive
43 m · 5 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
5.6 mi · 9 min · Hickman Road
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Take the exit right toward I-35 south, I-80 west
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 East: West Des Moines, Des Moines
2327 ft · 57 sec · Ramp 72 I
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
9.6 mi · 12 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 163 East: East University Avenue, State Fairgrounds
2795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto East University Avenue
7.7 mi · 13 min · East University Avenue
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Continue on Northeast University Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northeast University Avenue
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Continue on East University Avenue
29.5 mi · 34 min · East University Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CR G28: Pella, Lake Red Rock
2170 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway G28
121 m · 8 sec · County Highway G28
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukee and Pella.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East University Avenue
Continue on East University Avenue
29.5 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pella.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukee to Pella?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Waukee and 29.7 miles from Pella.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pella.
Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville
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 Mitchellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukee and Pella. Straight-line distance: 52.07 mi (83.8 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 Pella
City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.4080500, -92.9163100 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pella (-92.91631, 41.40805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
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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