Waukee, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Waukee, IA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 19 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Waukee, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
211.4 mi
Clinton, IA
Quickest Drive
17m
Clive, IA
Plan Around Waukee, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waukee, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waukee, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waukee, IA
Driving from Waukee, IA
Expect an average of 19 miles and about 30m behind the wheel when leaving Waukee, IA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 38 miles (58m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Waukee, IA most often head toward Boone, IA (37.6 mi, 58m), Des Moines, IA (17.1 mi, 25m), West Des Moines, IA (12.2 mi, 19m), and Clive, IA (9.1 mi, 17m). 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 19-mile trip from Waukee, IA, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Waukee, IA and 5 routes heading into Waukee, IA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 38 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waukee, IA covers 38 miles and takes approximately 58m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Waukee, IA runs about 19 miles with a drive time of roughly 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 19-mile trip from Waukee, IA costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waukee, IA include Boone, IA, Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA and Clive, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waukee, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,974
Median Income
$106,728
Median Home Value
$328,200
Median Age
34.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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