Origin
Waukee, IA
Afternoon in Waukee on Thursday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waukee, IA to Boone, IA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.6 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 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
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.
Waukee, IA
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Boone, IA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waukee, IA to Boone, IA covers 37.6 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 6th Street, Hickman Road, Alice's Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6th 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 Waukee, IA to Boone, IA is easy. At 58m 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 Waukee, IA to Boone, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Hickman Road | — | — |
| Alice's Road | — | — |
| 170th Street | — | — |
| W Avenue | — | — |
| 190th Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Northwest 142nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukee, IA and Boone, IA.
1
Start on Ashworth Drive
141 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashworth Drive
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
6th Street
3
Turn right onto Hickman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hickman Road
4
Turn left onto Alice's Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Alice's Road
5
Continue on 170th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
170th Street
6
Continue on W Avenue
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
W Avenue
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto 190th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street
8
Continue on State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
9
Continue on 190th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
190th Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest 142nd Street
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest 142nd Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 142nd Street
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest 142nd Street
12
Continue on State Highway 17
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 17
13
Continue on Y Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Y Avenue
14
Continue on State Highway 17
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 17
15
Continue on South Kennedy Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Kennedy Avenue
16
Turn left onto Robin Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Robin Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto 210th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street
18
Continue on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mamie Eisenhower Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Waukee, IA · 29m 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Waukee, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boone, IA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Boone, 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
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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
Boone, IA
Afternoon in Boone on Thursday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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 Waukee, IA to Boone, IA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Street, Hickman Road, Alice's Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Waukee, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 Waukee, IA to Boone, IA is easy. At 58m 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 Waukee, IA to Boone, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waukee, IA to Boone, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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