How far is Williamsburg, IA from Urbandale, IA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, IA to Urbandale, IA is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
92.82 mi
01h 31m
Flight
87.97 mi
141.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.97 mi
Kilometers
141.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.82 mi
Kilometers
149.38 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Urbandale
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-17T01:19
Arrive Urbandale
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Kellogg
IA

City in Iowa, United States

From Williamsburg
46.4 mi
00h 45m
To Urbandale
46.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Urbandale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Urbandale.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    43 m · 11 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Welsh Street

    122 m · 13 sec · West Welsh Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Highland Street

    2030 ft · 34 sec · South Highland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 149

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 149

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 28 South: Merle Hay Road, Saylorville Lake

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Merle Hay Road

    1 km · 1 min · Merle Hay Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Meredith Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Meredith Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 70th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 70th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maryland Drive

    4 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maryland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and Urbandale.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 149
89.3 mi · 96%
70th Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Meredith Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
Merle Hay Road
0.63 mi · 1%
South Highland Street
0.38 mi
IA 28 South
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 149

Merge slight left

87.7 mi · 01h 35m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellogg
00h 45m from Williamsburg
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamsburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Urbandale?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Kellogg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Williamsburg and 46.4 miles from Urbandale.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamsburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Urbandale.

Stop Ideas Near Kellogg

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

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

RAIL

Ottumwa station

88 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Osceola

104 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Urbandale. Straight-line distance: 87.97 mi (141.57 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

City in Iowa

Population3,179
Coordinates41.6611200, -92.0090700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Urbandale

#2 Urbandale

A city in Polk County, Iowa.

Population44,650
Coordinates41.6266600, -93.7121700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-92.008871, 41.661114)
End: Maryland Drive (-93.71217, 41.626694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Urbandale. The current time is 01:19:04.

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.