How far is Leon, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Leon, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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 Warren County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leon and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon and West Des Moines.
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Start on Northwest Church Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Northwest Church Street
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Turn left onto 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 120th Street
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Continue on Line Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Line Street
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Take the ramp right toward Webb
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue, DMACC West Campus
1964 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Vine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon and West Des Moines.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Webb
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Leon and Chance Rain Showers near West Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leon to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
New Virginia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Leon and 31.5 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Leon and Chance Rain Showers near West Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near New Virginia
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 New Virginia.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leon and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 57.89 mi (93.17 km).
#1 Leon
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 40.7397200, -93.7477200 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Des Moines
The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
| Population | 69,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.5772100, -93.7113300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Street (-93.71133, 41.577301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
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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