How far is Des Moines, IA from Woodbine, IA?
The driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Woodbine, IA is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Woodbine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Woodbine.
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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
788 ft · 18 sec · East 6th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-235 west
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
9 mi · 12 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Merge slight right
82 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Avoca, Harlan
1681 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Chatburn Avenue
1502 ft · 26 sec · Chatburn Avenue
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Continue on 1000th Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · 1000th Street
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Continue on Ia 44
9.5 mi · 13 min · Ia 44
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Turn right onto County Road F50
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road F50
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Turn left onto Lincolnway Street
58 m · 4 sec · Lincolnway Street
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1962 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto 6th Street
42 m · 11 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Woodbine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight right
82 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Des Moines and Sunny near Woodbine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Woodbine?
The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Anita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Des Moines and 64.2 miles from Woodbine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Des Moines and Sunny near Woodbine.
Stop Ideas Near Anita
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 Anita.
Creston
Osceola
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Woodbine. Straight-line distance: 108.47 mi (174.57 km).
#1 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbine
City in Harrison County, Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,363 |
| Coordinates | 41.7383200, -95.7027800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodbine (-95.70278, 41.73832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
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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