How far is Mapleton, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Mapleton, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
Human settlement in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and West Des Moines.
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Start on Main Street
14 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
3081 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
2539 ft · 42 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto County Highway L32
11.2 mi · 15 min · County Highway L32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on IA 37
1 km · 1 min · IA 37
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1242 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Iowa Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on Ia 37
683 ft · 11 sec · Ia 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Railway Street
137 m · 12 sec · Railway Street
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Turn right onto M16 Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · M16 Road
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Turn left onto 1000th Street
4 mi · 5 min · 1000th Street
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Continue on Chatburn Avenue
1398 ft · 24 sec · Chatburn Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Avoca Lane
671 ft · 19 sec · Avoca Lane
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Take the ramp slight right
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on John MacVicar Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Windsor Heights, West Des Moines
2657 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
143 m · 13 sec · 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 Mapleton 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.
Avoca Lane
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mapleton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mapleton to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Marne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Mapleton and 63.4 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mapleton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Marne
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 Marne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 114.56 mi (184.37 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Monona County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 42.1658200, -95.7930600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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