Weekend Drives from Des Moines, IA
Routes
28
Avg Distance
120 mi
Avg Drive
2h 23m
Destinations
28
If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Des Moines, IA delivers. 28 mapped routes, 28 unique destinations, and an average drive of 121 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.
Planning Tips
- Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Des Moines, IA — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
- Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
- Check fuel prices at your destination versus Des Moines, IA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
All Weekend Drives
Des Moines, IA → Indiana, IA
Des Moines, IA → Albia, IA
Des Moines, IA → Oakland, IA
Des Moines, IA → Atlantic, IA
Des Moines, IA → Iowa Falls, IA
Des Moines, IA → Washington, IA
Des Moines, IA → Audubon, IA
Des Moines, IA → Avoca, IA
Des Moines, IA → Eagle Grove, IA
Des Moines, IA → Belmond, IA
Des Moines, IA → Bloomfield, IA
Des Moines, IA → Iowa City, IA
Des Moines, IA → Villisca, IA
Des Moines, IA → Garner, IA
Des Moines, IA → Maharishi Vedic City, IA
Des Moines, IA → Palo, IA
Des Moines, IA → Orange, IA
Des Moines, IA → Cedar Rapids, IA
Des Moines, IA → Britt, IA
Des Moines, IA → Carter Lake, IA
Des Moines, IA → Springville, IA
Des Moines, IA → Algona, IA
Des Moines, IA → Alta, IA
Des Moines, IA → Hamburg, IA
Des Moines, IA → Fort Madison, IA
Des Moines, IA → Sioux City, IA
Des Moines, IA → Camanche, IA
Des Moines, IA → Dubuque, IA