How far is Sac City, IA from West Des Moines, IA?
The driving distance from Sac City, IA to West Des Moines, IA is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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 Greene County, Iowa
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sac City and West Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sac City and West Des Moines.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on 255th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 255th Street
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Turn right onto US 71
7.6 mi · 10 min · US 71
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Continue on Union Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Union Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Hawthorne Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn left onto 120th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 120th Street
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 180th Street
2651 ft · 56 sec · 180th Street
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Continue on 30th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 30th Street
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Continue on 180th Street
2617 ft · 45 sec · 180th Street
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto US 30
1.6 km · 1 min · US 30
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Continue on County Road N33
10.3 mi · 14 min · County Road N33
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Continue on 220th Street
20.5 mi · 28 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto 9th N Street
1005 ft · 25 sec · 9th N Street
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Continue on South 9th Street
151 m · 18 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1844 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on U Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · U Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 144 Diagonal
6.9 mi · 10 min · 144 Diagonal
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Continue on Apple Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
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Continue on 325th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 325th Street
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Continue on D Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · D Avenue
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Turn left onto 335th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 335th Street
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Continue on East Avenue
143 m · 14 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto 335th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 335th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto H Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · 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 Sac City and West 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.
220th Street
Continue on 220th Street
20.5 mi · 00h 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sac City and Mostly Cloudy near West Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sac City to West Des Moines?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Sac City and 66.1 miles from West Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sac City and Mostly Cloudy near West Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
Creston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sac City and West Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 87.84 mi (141.37 km).
#1 Sac City
City in Iowa
| Population | 2,068 |
| Coordinates | 42.4222000, -94.9897100 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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