How far is Lake View, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Lake View, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Greene County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake View and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake View and Des Moines.
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Start on 330th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 330th Street
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Union Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn left onto 120th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 120th Street
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 180th Street
2651 ft · 56 sec · 180th Street
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Continue on 30th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 30th Street
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Continue on 180th Street
2617 ft · 45 sec · 180th Street
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto US 30
1.6 km · 1 min · US 30
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Continue on County Road N33
10.3 mi · 14 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 Lake View 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake View and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake View to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Grand Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Lake View and 66.8 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake View and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake View and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 88.99 mi (143.22 km).
#1 Lake View
City of Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 42.3116500, -95.0533200 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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