Origin
Norwalk, IA
Morning in Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, 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
24m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwalk, IA
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Urbandale, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norwalk, IA to Urbandale, IA covers 12 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunset Drive, Highway 28, Southwest 63rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 12 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Drive 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 Norwalk, IA to Urbandale, IA is easy. At 24m 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 Norwalk, IA to Urbandale, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Drive | — | — |
| Highway 28 | — | — |
| Southwest 63rd Street | — | — |
| 63rd Street | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| 8th Street | — | — |
| 73rd Street | — | — |
| 72nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sunset Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, IA and Urbandale, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Sunset Drive
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Sunset Drive
3
Continue on State Highway 28
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 28
4
Continue on Southwest 63rd Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 63rd Street
5
Continue on 63rd Street;1st Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
63rd Street;1st Street
6
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand Avenue
7
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
8
Continue on 73rd Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
73rd Street
9
Continue on 72nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
72nd Street
10
Turn right onto Roseland Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Roseland Drive
11
Turn left onto 70th Street
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
70th Street
12
Turn right onto Maryland Drive
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
Maryland Drive
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Urbandale on Saturday
Local time
7:40 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Norwalk, IA to Urbandale, IA covers 12 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Drive, Highway 28, Southwest 63rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Norwalk, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 Norwalk, IA to Urbandale, IA is easy. At 24m 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 Norwalk, IA to Urbandale, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norwalk, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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