Urbandale, IA Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Urbandale, IA is a local road trip base with 34 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Urbandale, IA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Polk and Dallas counties, Iowa, United States

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

192.6 mi

Cresco, IA

Quickest Drive

14m

Des Moines, IA

Plan Around Urbandale, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Urbandale, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cresco, IA to Urbandale, IA 192.6 mi · 3h 52m Fort Madison, IA to Urbandale, IA 185.2 mi · 3h 41m Eldridge, IA to Urbandale, IA 171.6 mi · 3h 12m Monticello, IA to Urbandale, IA 157 mi · 3h 10m

Continue From Urbandale, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Urbandale, IA to Burlington, IA 176.9 mi · 3h 30m Urbandale, IA to Osage, IA 150.7 mi · 2h 56m Urbandale, IA to Carter Lake, IA 134.2 mi · 2h 34m Urbandale, IA to Council Bluffs, IA 124.6 mi · 2h 21m

Trips from Urbandale, IA

Urbandale, IA to Burlington, IA

176.9 mi 3h 30m

Urbandale, IA to Osage, IA

150.7 mi 2h 56m

Urbandale, IA to Carter Lake, IA

134.2 mi 2h 34m

Urbandale, IA to Council Bluffs, IA

124.6 mi 2h 21m

Urbandale, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

124 mi 2h 31m

Urbandale, IA to Vinton, IA

114.2 mi 2h 24m

Urbandale, IA to Webster City, IA

78.5 mi 1h 31m

Urbandale, IA to Atlantic, IA

78.2 mi 1h 32m

Urbandale, IA to Creston, IA

76.9 mi 1h 38m

Urbandale, IA to Albia, IA

73 mi 1h 39m

Urbandale, IA to Marshalltown, IA

55 mi 1h 11m

Urbandale, IA to Boone, IA

37.2 mi 56m

Urbandale, IA to Runnells, IA

29.3 mi 41m

Urbandale, IA to Carlisle, IA

20.4 mi 31m

Driving from Urbandale, IA

On average, trips departing from Urbandale, IA run 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 177 miles (3h 30m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Urbandale, IA most often head toward Burlington, IA (176.9 mi, 3h 30m), Osage, IA (150.7 mi, 2h 56m), Carter Lake, IA (134.2 mi, 2h 34m), Council Bluffs, IA (124.6 mi, 2h 21m), and Cedar Rapids, IA (124 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Urbandale, IA, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Urbandale, IA and 20 routes heading into Urbandale, IA, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 177 miles.

The longest mapped route from Urbandale, IA covers 177 miles and takes approximately 3h 30m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Urbandale, IA runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Urbandale, IA costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Urbandale, IA include Burlington, IA, Osage, IA, Carter Lake, IA and Council Bluffs, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.