How far is it from Urbandale, IA, to Van Meter, IA, ?

The distance between Urbandale, IA, and Van Meter, IA, is 17 mi by road.

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

The drive from Urbandale, IA, to Van Meter, IA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Urbandale, IA, to Van Meter, IA, ?

The fastest route from Urbandale, IA, to Van Meter, IA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Van Meter, IA from Urbandale, IA?

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

Are there charging stations between Urbandale, IA and Van Meter, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Urbandale, IA to Van Meter, 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: 67.

Urbandale, IA Van Meter, IA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Urbandale, IA to Van Meter, IA takes about 25 min via I 80. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 17 mi

1 Depart left 151 yd
2 Turn right onto 121st Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Meredith Drive 1 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 3 mi
6 Keep slightly right 10 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto R Avenue 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Mill Street 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street 154 yd
11 Continue straight onto East Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Richland Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto 360th Street 1 mi
14 Arrive left onto 360th Street

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The return trip from Van Meter, IA to Urbandale, IA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

67 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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Van Meter, IA → West Des Moines, IA10 mi · 20 min Van Meter, IA → New Virginia, IA38 mi · 50 min Van Meter, IA → Dexter, IA16 mi · 25 min Van Meter, IA → Winterset, IA16 mi · 25 min Van Meter, IA → Norwalk, IA18 mi · 35 min Van Meter, IA → Grimes, IA20 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 Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Van Meter, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Urbandale, IA, {fromState} and Van Meter, IA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Van Meter, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Van Meter, IA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Van Meter, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Urbandale, IA, {fromState} to Van Meter, IA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Van Meter, IA from Urbandale, IA?: Van Meter, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Urbandale, IA.
Are there charging stations between Urbandale, IA and Van Meter, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Urbandale, IA to Van Meter, 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: 67.

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