How far is it from Polk City, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The distance between Polk City, IA, and Urbandale, IA, is 14 mi by road.

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

The drive from Polk City, IA, to Urbandale, IA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Polk City, IA, to Urbandale, IA, ?

The fastest route from Polk City, IA, to Urbandale, IA, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Polk City, IA?

Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the south of Polk City, IA.

Are there charging stations between Polk City, IA and Urbandale, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Polk City, 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: 69.

Polk City, IA Urbandale, IA

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Polk City, IA to Urbandale, IA takes about 25 min via IA 141. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 14 mi

1 Depart right 54 yd
2 Turn right onto North 3rd Street 2 mi
3 Turn right onto West Bridge Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Mile Long Bridge 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Northwest 112th Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Northwest Saylorville Drive 2 mi
7 Take ramp straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Northwest 114th Street 3 mi

9 Continue straight onto Northeast Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto Northwest Urbandale Drive 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Meredith Drive 1 mi
14 Turn left onto 121st Street 1 mi
15 Turn left 151 yd
16 Arrive right

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The return trip from Urbandale, IA to Polk City, IA covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

69 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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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Polk City, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Polk City, IA, {fromState} and Urbandale, IA, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Polk City, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Polk City, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Polk City, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Polk City, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Polk City, IA?: Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the south of Polk City, IA.
Are there charging stations between Polk City, IA and Urbandale, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Polk City, 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: 69.

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