How far is Dyersville, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Dyersville, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 54m.
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
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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 Dyersville and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyersville and Des Moines.
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Start on 2nd Street Southeast
17 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 332nd Avenue
62 m · 4 sec · 332nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 332nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 332nd Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 West: Waterloo
1901 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
23.5 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 14: Parkersburg, Grundy Center
2083 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Turn right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn sharp left onto County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Continue on M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235 West: Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 6th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, East Village
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Village, East 6th Street, Penn Avenue
1740 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1647 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
30 m · 9 sec · East University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dyersville and Des Moines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
59.4 mi · 01h 09m
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 Dyersville and Sunny near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dyersville to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Dyersville and 86.7 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dyersville and Sunny near Des Moines.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dyersville and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 141.43 mi (227.61 km).
#1 Dyersville
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 4,441 |
| Coordinates | 42.4844400, -91.1229100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
The capital of Iowa.
| Population | 212,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6005400, -93.6091100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: East University Avenue (-93.609114, 41.600425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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