How far is Dysart, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Dysart, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 01h 37m.
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.
City in Marshal County, Iowa
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dysart and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dysart and Des Moines.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
1932 ft · 1 min · Wilson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Holsted Street
14.2 mi · 20 min · Holsted Street
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto 73rd Street
786 ft · 10 sec · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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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 Dysart 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.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 00h 43m
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 Dysart 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 Dysart to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Marshalltown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Dysart and 48.7 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dysart and Sunny near Des Moines.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dysart and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 77.77 mi (125.16 km).
#1 Dysart
Former town, now a suburb of Kirkcaldy, Scotland
| Population | 1,311 |
| Coordinates | 42.1716600, -92.3063000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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