How far is Maharishi Vedic City, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Maharishi Vedic City, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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 02h 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maharishi Vedic City and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maharishi Vedic City and West Des Moines.
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Start on Observatory Drive
780 ft · 36 sec · Observatory Drive
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Turn right onto Jasmine Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jasmine Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 185th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · 185th Street
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Turn right onto Kelp Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kelp Avenue
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Continue on North 18th Avenue
1384 ft · 41 sec · North 18th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stone Avenue
1337 ft · 37 sec · West Stone Avenue
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Continue on North 23rd Street
1411 ft · 41 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn right onto West Grimes Avenue
2072 ft · 47 sec · West Grimes Avenue
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Turn left onto North 28th Street
1344 ft · 29 sec · North 28th Street
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Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue
1847 ft · 37 sec · West Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Old US 34
1.6 km · 2 min · Old US 34
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Take the ramp right toward US 34, IA 163 West: Ottumwa
2240 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 92: Oskaloosa, Knoxville
2175 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto A Avenue West
32.4 mi · 36 min · A Avenue West
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Turn right
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on State Highway 5
19.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 28: Norwalk, Martensdale
3174 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Vine Street
2187 ft · 1 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 Maharishi Vedic City and West Des Moines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 34
Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near West Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maharishi Vedic City to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Leighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Maharishi Vedic City and 60.7 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maharishi Vedic City and Sunny near West Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Leighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
1882 City Hall and Fire Station
Pella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leighton.
Ottumwa station
Osceola
Mount Pleasant
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maharishi Vedic City and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 96.17 mi (154.77 km).
#1 Maharishi Vedic City
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 41.0525200, -91.9949000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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