Origin
Boone, IA
Afternoon in Boone on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boone, IA to Waukee, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Waukee, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boone, IA to Waukee, IA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on S Avenue, W Avenue, Northwest 142nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on S Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
S Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,162 ft
896 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
294 ft
Highest Point
1,162 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
266 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near IA 17 / S Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boone, IA to Waukee, IA is easy. At 58m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (IA 17 / S Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (CR F31 / 190th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.5 miles (CR R30 / W Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IA 17 / S Avenue
Turn right onto IA 17 / S Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR F31 / 190th Street
Enter roundabout onto CR F31 / 190th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR R30 / W Avenue
Turn left onto CR R30 / W Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 6 / Hickman Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Hickman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
37.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CR R22 / 6th Street
Turn left onto CR R22 / 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| S Avenue | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| W Avenue | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Northwest 142nd Street | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Mamie Eisenhower Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Alice's Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hickman Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 190th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Y Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
S Avenue
— 12.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone, IA and Waukee, IA.
1
Start on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2
Continue on CR E41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street
3
Turn right onto Robin Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Robin Road
4
Turn right onto IA 17
12 mi
·
17 min
·
S Avenue
5
Continue on IA 17
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 17
6
Continue on IA 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Y Avenue
7
Continue on State Highway 17
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 17
8
Continue on Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest 142nd Street
9
Enter roundabout onto CR F31
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
190th Street
10
Continue on CR F31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
190th Street
11
Continue on CR F31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
12
Continue on CR F31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street
13
Turn left onto CR R30
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
W Avenue
14
Turn straight onto CR R30
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Alice's Road
15
Turn right onto US 6
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hickman Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR R22
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
6th Street
17
Turn left onto Ashworth Drive
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ashworth Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Ashworth Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Boone, IA · 27m 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Boone, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waukee, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waukee, 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
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
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
Waukee, IA
Afternoon in Waukee on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Madrid, IA
19 mi in
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
20 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
58m 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 Waukee, IA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are S Avenue, W Avenue, Northwest 142nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $5.86 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 Waukee, IA is easy. At 58m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (IA 17 / S Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (CR F31 / 190th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.5 miles (CR R30 / W Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boone, IA to Waukee, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 896 ft to 1,162 ft elevation with about 195 ft of total climbing.
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