How far is Des Moines, IA from Bellevue, IA?
The driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Bellevue, IA is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Bellevue.
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Start on East University Avenue
147 m · 39 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn uturn onto East University Avenue
2836 ft · 1 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
1908 ft · 58 sec · East 14th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 69, East 14th Street, East 15th STreet
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
33.5 mi · 39 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
5.9 mi · 8 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road
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Continue on 200th Avenue
32.4 mi · 37 min · 200th Avenue
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Keep slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bellevue Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bellevue Road
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Continue on Great River Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Great River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2641 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Great River Road
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Continue on North Riverview Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Riverview Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Riverview Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Bellevue.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Des Moines and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Des Moines and 103.3 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Des Moines and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa station
Davenport, Iowa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 169.96 mi (273.53 km).
#1 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,185 |
| Coordinates | 42.2586300, -90.4229100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-90.42291, 42.25863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
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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