How far is Des Moines, IA from Levey, IA?
The driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Levey, IA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
American city in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Levey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Levey.
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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
530 ft · 18 sec · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
876 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on Southeast 6th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast 6th Street
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Turn left onto Indianola Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Indianola Avenue
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Turn left onto Evergreen Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Watrous Avenue
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Turn straight onto Evergreen Avenue
1846 ft · 37 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on Evergreen Drive
1248 ft · 30 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto Southeast 34th Street
1317 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 34th Street
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
1951 ft · 54 sec · East Watrous Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Brooks Drive
1779 ft · 49 sec · Southeast Brooks Drive
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 45th Street
1334 ft · 1 min · Southeast 45th Street
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
836 ft · 37 sec · East Watrous Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Watrous Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Levey.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast 6th Street
Continue on Southeast 6th Street
1.83 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Des Moines and Mostly Sunny near Levey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Levey?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Des Moines and 4.2 miles from Levey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Moines and Mostly Sunny near Levey.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Levey. Straight-line distance: 5.86 mi (9.43 km).
#1 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Levey
Levey is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5463800, -93.5218800 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Levey (-93.52188, 41.54638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.91 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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