How far is Osceola County, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Osceola County, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola County and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County and West Des Moines.
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Start on Silver Avenue
1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway A30
13 mi · 18 min · County Highway A30
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on North Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Turn right onto Tanager Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Tanager Avenue
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Continue on Q Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Q Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Street
6.6 mi · 9 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto 530th Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto V Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1966 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Lainson Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · 360th Street
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Take the exit slight right
16.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto 220th Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · 220th Street
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Take the exit slight right
2251 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto H Avenue
11.4 mi · 16 min · 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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-35 south, I-80 west: Kansas City, Council Bluffs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 East: West Des Moines, Des Moines
2327 ft · 57 sec · Ramp 72 I
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
2.8 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 Osceola County and West Des Moines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
220th Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto 220th Street
60.9 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola County and 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 Osceola County to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Osceola County and 109.3 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola County and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Des Moines.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osceola County and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 158.06 mi (254.38 km).
#1 Osceola County
County in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,987 |
| Coordinates | 43.3785700, -95.6236900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.21 | $32.34 | $64.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $34.41 | $68.81 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $39.23 | $78.45 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $46.69 | $93.37 |
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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