Urbandale, IA Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Urbandale, IA is a local road trip base with 22 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Urbandale, IA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

185.2 mi

Fort Madison, IA

Quickest Drive

14m

Des Moines, IA

Plan Around Urbandale, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Urbandale, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fort Madison, IA to Urbandale, IA 185.2 mi · 3h 1m Eldridge, IA to Urbandale, IA 171.6 mi · 3h 12m Osage, IA to Urbandale, IA 151.2 mi · 2h 56m Charles City, IA to Urbandale, IA 149.8 mi · 2h 51m

Continue From Urbandale, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Urbandale, IA to Osage, IA 150.7 mi · 2h 56m Urbandale, IA to Charles City, IA 149.4 mi · 2h 51m Urbandale, IA to Anamosa, IA 145.5 mi · 2h 58m Urbandale, IA to Carter Lake, IA 134.2 mi · 2h 34m

Trips from Urbandale, IA

Urbandale, IA to Osage, IA

150.7 mi 2h 56m

Urbandale, IA to Charles City, IA

149.4 mi 2h 51m

Urbandale, IA to Anamosa, IA

145.5 mi 2h 58m

Urbandale, IA to Carter Lake, IA

134.2 mi 2h 34m

Urbandale, IA to Clear Lake, IA

116.6 mi 2h 10m

Urbandale, IA to Centerville, IA

94.4 mi 2h 12m

Urbandale, IA to Boone, IA

37.2 mi 56m

Urbandale, IA to Adel, IA

16.6 mi 26m

Urbandale, IA to Ankeny, IA

13 mi 22m

Urbandale, IA to Des Moines, IA

8.1 mi 14m

Driving from Urbandale, IA

On average, trips departing from Urbandale, IA run 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 151 miles (2h 58m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Urbandale, IA most often head toward Osage, IA (150.7 mi, 2h 56m), Charles City, IA (149.4 mi, 2h 51m), Anamosa, IA (145.5 mi, 2h 58m), Carter Lake, IA (134.2 mi, 2h 34m), and Clear Lake, IA (116.6 mi, 2h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from Urbandale, IA, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Urbandale, IA and 12 routes heading into Urbandale, IA, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 151 miles.

The longest mapped route from Urbandale, IA covers 151 miles and takes approximately 2h 58m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Urbandale, IA runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Urbandale, IA costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Urbandale, IA include Osage, IA, Charles City, IA, Anamosa, IA and Carter Lake, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.