Origin
Boone, IA
Late night in Boone on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boone, IA
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Urbandale, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA covers 37 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 210th Street, Robin Road, S Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 37 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
210th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 210th Street | — | — |
| Robin Road | — | — |
| S Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 17 | — | — |
| Y Avenue | — | — |
| Northwest 142nd Street | — | — |
| Northwest Granger Drive | — | — |
| Northwest 114th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
210th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone, IA and Urbandale, IA.
1
Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2
Continue on 210th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street
3
Turn right onto Robin Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Robin Road
4
Turn right onto S Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
S Avenue
5
Continue on State Highway 17
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 17
6
Continue on Y Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Y Avenue
7
Continue on State Highway 17
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 17
8
Continue on Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest 142nd Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 142nd Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest 142nd Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest 142nd Street
11
Take the ramp straight
0.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Merge slight left onto Northwest Granger Drive
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
13
Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 114th Street
14
Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Grimes Boulevard
15
Continue on Grimes Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Grimes Boulevard
16
Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
17
Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Urbandale Drive
18
Turn left onto Meredith Drive
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Meredith Drive
19
Turn right onto 70th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street
20
Turn left onto Maryland Drive
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
Maryland Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Boone, IA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Boone, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Urbandale, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Urbandale, IA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.99 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.65 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Urbandale, IA
Late night in Urbandale on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA covers 37 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 210th Street, Robin Road, S Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Boone, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boone, IA to Urbandale, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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