Door-to-door pickup across Polk County and carriers on I-35 and I-80, with routes to Des Moines and Omaha.
Urbandale is a city in the Des Moines–West Des Moines metro, roughly 10 miles northwest of Des Moines. The city is in Polk County. About 46,700 people live here, according to the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
Car carriers reach Urbandale on I-35, I-80, and I-235.
Winters bring snow and salted roads, so winter shipping needs a little more planning.
Des Moines, the largest city in Iowa, is about 10 miles southeast in a straight line. Close neighbors on this site include West Des Moines (6 mi), Des Moines (10 mi), and Ankeny (11 mi). The closest major out-of-state market is Omaha, NE, about 121 miles away.
Straight-line distances are shown for comparison. Road miles and timing come with your quote, and every route works in both directions.
Des Moines lies about 10 miles southeast. In-state moves like this usually ride along on a longer carrier route. Des Moines gets real winters, so leave slack in December through February.
A mid-range regional run of about 121 miles west to a major neighboring metro. Omaha gets real winters, so leave slack in December through February.
Snowbirds from Urbandale often head southeast to Fort Myers, roughly 1,240 miles. Spring returns are the second peak.
Across the country, about 1,571 miles west. Ask for a pickup window when you request the quote. San Francisco sits near the Pacific coast.
A multi-state haul, around 633 miles south, with steady two-way relocation traffic. Dallas is a large metro with frequent carrier traffic.
If your street in Urbandale is narrow or has HOA restrictions, a store lot or wide road nearby makes the handoff quick.
Winter storms can delay pickups. Rinse off road salt before the inspection so the condition report is accurate, and make sure the battery is strong.
If your street is hard to reach, a large lot near I-35 is often the quickest handoff point in Urbandale.
Shipping from a neighboring city or town? These pages cover their roads, routes and local details. You can also browse every city we cover in Iowa.
Yes. Most addresses in Urbandale can be served door to door. If HOA rules or narrow streets get in the way, we'll set a nearby meeting point instead.
Booking a week or two ahead usually gives you the most options. Holiday weeks and month-end moving days book up first.
Yes. Urbandale to Des Moines is about 10 miles in a straight line, and the road distance is longer. We'll quote the route both ways and give you a timing window before you book.
Yes. Snow can push a pickup back by a day, but carriers run all winter. If the car is a classic or low-clearance model, enclosed transport keeps it away from salt and slush.
Open transport works well for most everyday cars and is the more affordable option. Enclosed transport protects luxury, classic or freshly detailed vehicles from road salt and winter grime along the way.
Carriers usually reach Urbandale on I-35, I-80, and I-235.
Share the route and we’ll come back with a quote and a recommended transport type.