Origin
Urbandale, IA
Evening in Urbandale on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
81.7 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbandale, IA
ZaetaFlow Sec
Carroll, IA
Santiago Boada
Trip Overview
The drive from Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 70th Street, Meredith Drive, Northwest Urbandale Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.41 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Urbandale, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 81.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
70th 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 70th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Meredith Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Urbandale Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Grimes Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Grimes Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 114th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Granger Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 169 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
70th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbandale, IA and Carroll, IA.
1
Start on Maryland Drive
13 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maryland Drive
2
Turn right onto 70th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street
3
At the end of the 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 Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
6
Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Grimes Boulevard
7
Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 114th Street
8
Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
9
Take the exit straight toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 169: Ogden, Adel
10
Turn right onto N Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
N Avenue
11
Continue on H Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
H Avenue
12
Turn left onto 335th Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
335th Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Avenue
14
Continue on 335th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
335th Street
15
Turn right onto D Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
D Avenue
16
Turn straight onto 325th Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
325th Street
17
Turn straight onto Apple Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Apple Road
18
Continue on 144 Diagonal
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
144 Diagonal
19
Continue on U Avenue
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
U Avenue
20
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto South 9th Street
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 9th Street
22
Continue on 9th N Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
9th N Street
23
Turn left onto 220th Street
21 mi
·
28 min
·
220th Street
24
Continue on County Road N33
10 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road N33
25
Continue on US 30
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
26
Turn right
75 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn left
128 ft
·
10 sec
28
Arrive at your 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 40.8 miles from Urbandale, IA, or about 58m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carroll, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Urbandale, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 81.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Urbandale, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Urbandale, IA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Urbandale, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carroll, IA
The final approach into Carroll, 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 Carroll, 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
$12.41 one way
$24.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.68 | $27.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Carroll, IA
Evening in Carroll on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 56m 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 Carroll, IA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 70th Street, Meredith Drive, Northwest Urbandale Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 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 $12.41 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 Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Urbandale, IA to Carroll, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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