How far is Des Moines, IA from Bridgeport, IA?
The driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Bridgeport, IA is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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 Johnson County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Bridgeport.
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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
157.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brady Street
32.5 mi · 38 min · North Brady Street
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
2581 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
2852 ft · 59 sec · 200th Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Platt Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Platt Street
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Turn left onto Ansel Briggs Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ansel Briggs Highway
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Turn left onto 233rd Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · 233rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 233rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Bridgeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Des Moines and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Des Moines and 100.6 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Des Moines and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Mount Pleasant
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 157.15 mi (252.91 km).
#1 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,728 |
| Coordinates | 42.0894600, -90.6270800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-90.62708, 42.08946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
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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