How far is it from Johnston, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The distance between Johnston, IA, and Urbandale, IA, is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Johnston, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The drive from Johnston, IA, to Urbandale, IA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Johnston, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The fastest route from Johnston, IA, to Urbandale, IA, covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Johnston, IA?

Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Johnston, IA.

Are there charging stations between Johnston, IA and Urbandale, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnston, IA to Urbandale, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 74.

Johnston, IA Urbandale, IA

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Johnston, IA to Urbandale, IA takes about 15 min via Northwest 86th Street. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 7 mi

1 Depart right onto Northwest 70th Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Northwest 86th Street 3 mi
3 Continue straight onto 86th Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Meredith Drive 3 mi
5 Turn left onto 121st Street 1 mi
6 Turn left 151 yd
7 Arrive right

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The return trip from Urbandale, IA to Johnston, IA covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

74 chargers

Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA)CCS · 4365 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310350 kW
Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA)CCS · 10151 University Ave, Clive, IA, 50325350 kW
Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa)CCS · 3105 Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1725 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, 50266250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5050 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313250 kW

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Urbandale, IA → Ankeny, IA16 mi · 30 min Urbandale, IA → West Des Moines, IA8 mi · 15 min Urbandale, IA → Dallas Center, IA14 mi · 25 min Urbandale, IA → Des Moines, IA16 mi · 25 min Urbandale, IA → Van Meter, IA17 mi · 25 min Urbandale, IA → Norwalk, IA17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Johnston, IA, {fromState} and Urbandale, IA, {toState} is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Johnston, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Johnston, IA?: Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Johnston, IA.
Are there charging stations between Johnston, IA and Urbandale, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnston, IA to Urbandale, IA, including Brixmor-Haymarket Square (Des Moines, IA) (350 kW); Fareway Store #106 (Clive, IA) (350 kW); Waukee Kum & Go 540 (Waukee, Iowa) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 74.

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