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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

There are 28 mapped routes from Des Moines, IA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 28 unique destinations. Average distance is about 121 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Des Moines, IA → Indiana, IA

48.2 mi 1h 5m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Albia, IA

65.5 mi 1h 30m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Oakland, IA

76.2 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Atlantic, IA

81.9 mi 1h 36m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Iowa Falls, IA

82.3 mi 1h 37m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Washington, IA

90.5 mi 1h 43m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Audubon, IA

88.1 mi 1h 43m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Avoca, IA

93.6 mi 1h 45m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Eagle Grove, IA

93.8 mi 1h 53m Score: 7/10

Des Moines, IA → Belmond, IA

93.4 mi 1h 54m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Bloomfield, IA

106.5 mi 2h 9m Score: 9/10

Des Moines, IA → Iowa City, IA

113.7 mi 2h 10m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Villisca, IA

113.7 mi 2h 19m Score: 9/10

Des Moines, IA → Garner, IA

112.1 mi 2h 19m Score: 9/10

Des Moines, IA → Maharishi Vedic City, IA

114.7 mi 2h 24m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Palo, IA

117.3 mi 2h 25m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Orange, IA

110.7 mi 2h 25m Score: 9/10

Des Moines, IA → Cedar Rapids, IA

120.6 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Britt, IA

121 mi 2h 32m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Carter Lake, IA

137.8 mi 2h 37m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Springville, IA

132.5 mi 2h 41m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Algona, IA

136.9 mi 2h 50m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Alta, IA

163.3 mi 3h 12m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Hamburg, IA

177 mi 3h 14m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Fort Madison, IA

174.8 mi 3h 32m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Sioux City, IA

198.6 mi 3h 39m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Camanche, IA

192.3 mi 3h 42m Score: 8/10

Des Moines, IA → Dubuque, IA

189.1 mi 3h 48m Score: 8/10

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