Urbandale, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Urbandale, IA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 29-mile quick runs to 211-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Urbandale, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
238.5 mi
Orange City, IA
Quickest Drive
41m
Runnells, 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.
Continue From Urbandale, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Urbandale, IA
Driving from Urbandale, IA
On average, trips departing from Urbandale, IA run 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 19m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 211 miles (4h 39m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Urbandale, IA most often head toward Sheldon, IA (211 mi, 4h 39m), Waukon, IA (207.5 mi, 4h 37m), and Runnells, IA (29.3 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $4.18 per gallon. For the typical 149-mile trip from Urbandale, IA, budget about $25 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Urbandale, IA and 2 routes heading into Urbandale, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 211 miles.
The longest mapped route from Urbandale, IA covers 211 miles and takes approximately 4h 39m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Urbandale, IA runs about 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.18/gallon for regular), the average 149-mile trip from Urbandale, IA costs roughly $25 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 Sheldon, IA, Waukon, IA and Runnells, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Urbandale, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
46,026
Median Income
$113,086
Median Home Value
$318,800
Median Age
38.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Urbandale, IA at a Glance
Founded
1917
Elevation
945 ft
Area
22 mi²
Notable People from Urbandale, IA
A sampling of people born in Urbandale, IA.
Allen Lazard
1995
American football player (born 1995)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Urbandale, IA.
Olmsted Family Farmhouse
historic building located in Urbandale, Iowa, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q985556), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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