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Weekend Drives from West Des Moines, IA

Routes

30

Avg Distance

128 mi

Avg Drive

2h 34m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, West Des Moines, IA delivers. 29 mapped routes, 29 unique destinations, and an average drive of 119 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of West 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 West Des Moines, IA — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 29 mapped routes from West Des Moines, IA that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 29 unique destinations. Average distance is about 119 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

West Des Moines, IA → Gilbert, IA

47.1 mi 1h 2m Score: 6/10

West Des Moines, IA → Lamoni, IA

72.4 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Brooklyn, IA

73.4 mi 1h 26m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Avoca, IA

88.9 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Oakland, IA

82.1 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Washington, IA

96.4 mi 1h 51m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Harlan, IA

98.4 mi 1h 52m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Belle Plaine, IA

94 mi 1h 53m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Eagle Grove, IA

99.7 mi 2h 1m Score: 7/10

West Des Moines, IA → Villisca, IA

109 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Bloomfield, IA

113.2 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Iowa City, IA

119.6 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Denison, IA

124.2 mi 2h 28m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Carter Lake, IA

133 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Orange, IA

116.6 mi 2h 33m Score: 9/10

West Des Moines, IA → Cedar Rapids, IA

126.5 mi 2h 35m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Britt, IA

126.9 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Mount Vernon, IA

138.4 mi 2h 41m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Center Point, IA

137.7 mi 2h 48m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Mount Pleasant, IA

141.3 mi 2h 48m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Springville, IA

138.4 mi 2h 49m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Mechanicsville, IA

147.1 mi 2h 52m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Anamosa, IA

148 mi 3h 2m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Sumner, IA

152.6 mi 3h 24m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Burlington, IA

173.3 mi 3h 25m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Mediapolis, IA

164 mi 3h 26m Score: 9/10

West Des Moines, IA → Fort Madison, IA

181.5 mi 3h 37m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Camanche, IA

198.2 mi 3h 50m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Bridgeport, IA

206.7 mi 3h 54m Score: 8/10

West Des Moines, IA → Dubuque, IA

195 mi 3h 56m Score: 8/10

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