Origin
Waukee, IA
Late night in Waukee on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waukee, IA to Clive, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waukee, IA
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Trip Overview
Waukee, IA to Clive, IA is 9.1 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Hickman Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest's Iowa region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You'll navigate primarily local roads, making it a simple and accessible journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickman Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Swanson Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 100th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 78th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ashworth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hickman Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukee, IA and Clive, IA.
1
Start on Ashworth Drive
139 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashworth Drive
2
Turn right onto CR R22
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Street
3
Turn right onto US 6
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Hickman Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Northwest 100th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest 100th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Swanson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Swanson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on University Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Northwest 78th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest 78th Street
8
Arrive at destination
Northwest 78th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR R22 / 6th Street
Turn right onto CR R22 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 / Hickman Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Hickman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Northwest 100th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 100th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Swanson Boulevard
Turn left onto Swanson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Northwest 78th Street
Turn left onto Northwest 78th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clive, IA
Late night in Clive on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving (0% highway share). The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles along Hickman Road. You'll be utilizing Hickman Road, Swanson Boulevard, and University Boulevard, which suggests a journey that involves frequent turns and transitions through local traffic. Expect a consistent, ground-level driving experience without the speed or monotony of interstate travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Hickman Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR R22 / 6th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR R22 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 6 / Hickman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Northwest 100th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Hickman Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR R22 / 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 6 / Hickman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (Northwest 100th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clive, IA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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