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

The distance between Stratford, IA, and Urbandale, IA, is 54 mi by road.

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

The drive from Stratford, IA, to Urbandale, IA, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Stratford, IA, to Urbandale, IA, covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Stratford, IA?

Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the south of Stratford, IA.

Which roads does the route from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA follow?

The drive from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA mainly follows IA 17.

Which towns do you pass between Stratford, IA and Urbandale, IA?

Towns on the route from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA include Boone, Madrid, Granger, Windsor Heights.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Stratford, 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: 72.

Stratford, IA Urbandale, IA

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA takes about 1 h 20 min via IA 17. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 45 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Luther, IA, Madrid, IA, Granger, IA, Grimes, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 54 mi

1 Depart right onto Shakespeare Avenue 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Highway 175 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto 360th Street 7 mi
4 Turn right onto Briggs Woods Road 4 mi
5 Continue straight onto T Avenue 11 mi
6 Turn right onto 200th Street 2 mi
7 Turn left onto S Avenue 14 mi
8 Continue straight onto State Highway 17 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Y Avenue 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto State Highway 17 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Northwest 142nd Street 6 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Northwest 142nd Street 37 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Northwest 142nd Street 1 mi

14 Take ramp straight 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto Northwest Granger Drive 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Northwest 114th Street 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto Northeast Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Grimes Boulevard 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard 3 mi
20 Continue straight onto Northwest Urbandale Drive 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Meredith Drive 1 mi
22 Turn left onto 121st Street 1 mi
23 Turn left 151 yd
24 Arrive right

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The return trip from Urbandale, IA to Stratford, IA covers roughly the same distance, 54 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

72 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 Stratford, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Stratford, IA, {fromState} and Urbandale, IA, {toState} is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Stratford, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Stratford, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Stratford, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Stratford, IA, {fromState} to Urbandale, IA, {toState} covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Urbandale, IA from Stratford, IA?: Urbandale, IA lies roughly to the south of Stratford, IA.
Which roads does the route from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA follow?: The drive from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA mainly follows IA 17.
Which towns do you pass between Stratford, IA and Urbandale, IA?: Towns on the route from Stratford, IA to Urbandale, IA include Boone, Madrid, Granger, Windsor Heights.
Are there charging stations between Stratford, IA and Urbandale, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Stratford, 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: 72.

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