Origin
Urbandale, IA
Night in Urbandale on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Urbandale, IA to Humboldt, IA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
97.2 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbandale, IA
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Humboldt, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Urbandale, IA to Humboldt, IA covers 97.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lainson Avenue, Northwest Granger Drive, D Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Lainson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Urbandale, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 97.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 97.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lainson Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Meredith Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Meredith Drive): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Meredith Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Meredith Drive
Navigation decision point
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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US 169
Take the exit onto US 169
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
44.7 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 169 / D Avenue
Turn right onto US 169 / D Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
US 169 / 360th Street
Turn left onto US 169 / 360th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Urbandale, IA to Humboldt, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Adel along the way.
Adel
26.5 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lainson Avenue | 30.7 mi | 42m |
| Northwest Granger Drive | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| D Avenue | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| H Avenue | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| 220th Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 360th Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| Paragon Avenue | 4 mi | 5m |
| Meredith Drive | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Lainson Avenue
— 30.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale, IA and Humboldt, IA.
1
Start on Maryland Drive
13 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maryland Drive
2
Turn right onto 70th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Meredith Drive
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Meredith Drive
4
Turn right onto Northwest Urbandale Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Urbandale Drive
5
Continue on IA 141
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
6
Continue on IA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Grimes Boulevard
7
Continue on IA 141
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 114th Street
8
Continue on IA 141
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
10
Turn right onto US 169
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
N Avenue
11
Continue on US 169
12 mi
·
16 min
·
H Avenue
12
Take the exit onto US 169
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 169
13
Merge onto US 30; US 169
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
220th Street
14
Turn right onto US 169
12 mi
·
16 min
·
D Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 169
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paragon Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 169
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
360th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto US 169
31 mi
·
42 min
·
Lainson Avenue
18
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street South
19
Turn right onto Sumner Avenue Southwest
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sumner Avenue Southwest
20
Continue on Sumner Avenue Southwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumner Avenue Southwest
21
Turn right onto South 6th Street
211 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 6th Street
22
Turn left
215 ft
·
15 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Urbandale, IA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Humboldt, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Urbandale, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Urbandale, IA
This is one driving day of about 97.2 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Urbandale, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lainson Avenue for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.6 mi from Urbandale, IA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Urbandale, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Humboldt, IA
The final approach into Humboldt, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Humboldt, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.20 one way
$30.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Humboldt, IA
Night in Humboldt on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Centerville, IA
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 16m 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 Urbandale, IA to Humboldt, IA covers 97.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lainson Avenue, Northwest Granger Drive, D Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.6 miles from Urbandale, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.20 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Meredith Drive): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Urbandale, IA to Humboldt, IA, road signs begin pointing toward Adel along the way.
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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