How far is Glidden, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Glidden, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glidden and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glidden and Des Moines.
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Start on North Idaho Street
18 m · 8 sec · North Idaho Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
795 ft · 40 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Colorado Street
2673 ft · 55 sec · Colorado Street
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Turn right onto County Road N33
5.3 mi · 7 min · County Road N33
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Continue on 220th Street
20.5 mi · 28 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto 9th N Street
1005 ft · 25 sec · 9th N Street
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Continue on South 9th Street
151 m · 18 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1844 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on U Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · U Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 144 Diagonal
6.9 mi · 10 min · 144 Diagonal
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Continue on Apple Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
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Continue on 325th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 325th Street
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Continue on D Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · D Avenue
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Turn left onto 335th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 335th Street
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Continue on East Avenue
143 m · 14 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto 335th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 335th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto H Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · H Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · N Avenue
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Take the exit left toward IA 141 east: Urbandale
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Grimes Boulevard
3087 ft · 50 sec · Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
1354 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Urbandale Drive
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Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 415: Polk City
1915 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto University Avenue
3040 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Continue on 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 Glidden and Des Moines.
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.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
20.5 mi · 00h 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 Glidden 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 Glidden to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Glidden and 50.3 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glidden and Sunny near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glidden and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 65.71 mi (105.75 km).
#1 Glidden
City in Carroll County, Iowa
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.0569300, -94.7288700 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
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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