How far is Levey, IA from Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Levey, IA to Des Moines, IA is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
American city in Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Levey and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levey and Des Moines.
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Start on East Watrous Avenue
836 ft · 42 sec · East Watrous Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 45th Street
1334 ft · 1 min · Southeast 45th Street
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Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Brooks Drive
1779 ft · 49 sec · Southeast Brooks Drive
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
1951 ft · 54 sec · East Watrous Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 34th Street
1317 ft · 38 sec · Southeast 34th Street
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Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
1248 ft · 25 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
1846 ft · 37 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Watrous Avenue
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Turn right onto Indianola Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Indianola Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 6th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast 6th Street
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Continue on East 6th Street
1433 ft · 37 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Locust Street
150 m · 15 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Levey 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.
Southeast 6th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 6th Street
1.83 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Levey and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Levey to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Levey and 4.6 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Levey and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Levey and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 5.86 mi (9.43 km).
#1 Levey
Levey is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5463800, -93.5218800 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.91 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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