How far is Corning, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Corning, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corning and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning and West Des Moines.
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Start on 8th Street
2468 ft · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
1 mi · 2 min · Quincy Street
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Continue on State Highway 148
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 148
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Continue on Ironwood Avenue
8.1 mi · 12 min · Ironwood Avenue
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Continue on 750th Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · 750th Street
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
119 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Main Street
1431 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 148
2154 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 148
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Continue on 750th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 750th Street
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Take the ramp right
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
52.1 mi · 56 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on John MacVicar Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
2657 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
143 m · 13 sec · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corning and West Des Moines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corning to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Corning and 44.1 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corning and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Casey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corning and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 67.1 mi (107.99 km).
#1 Corning
City in Adams County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.9899900, -94.7408100 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Des Moines
The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
| Population | 69,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.5772100, -93.7113300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Street (-93.71133, 41.577301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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