How far is Toledo, IA from Des Moines, IA?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and directions for your journey from Toledo, Iowa, to Des Moines, Iowa, which is approximately 68.8 miles (110.5 kilometers) long.
Directions
- 🛣️ Head south on N West St toward W State St.
- 🚦 Turn right onto W Ross St.
- 🚗 Turn right onto US-30 Business W.
- 🛣️ Follow US-30 W to IA-330 S in Marshall County. Take exit 179 from US-30 W.
- 🚗 Take exit 179 toward IA-330 S.
- 🛣️ Follow US-65 S, I-80 W, and I-235 W to Day St in Des Moines. Take exit 8A from I-235 W.
- 🚗 Use the right lane to take the I-80 W/US-65 S ramp, then use the left lane to take exit 137A to merge onto I-235 W toward Des Moines. Use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 8A toward Mercy/Downtown/Des Moines/Iowa Events Ctr. Finally, use the left lane to follow signs for 5th Ave/Iowa Events Ctr/6th Ave/7th St, take 7th St, and turn left onto Locust St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes of travel time.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 🚧 Check for any road closures on US-30 Business W and avoid that route if needed.
- 🚙 Take some snacks and water for a comfortable trip.
- 📱 Consider using a navigation app to stay updated on traffic conditions.
- 🕑 Start your journey with ample time to reach your destination.
- 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the route before starting the drive.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toledo and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo and Des Moines.
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Start on South Church Street
973 ft · 45 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Ross Street
1300 ft · 41 sec · East Ross Street
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Turn left onto South County Road
1 km · 1 min · South County Road
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Take the ramp right
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
22.3 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235 West: Des Moines
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on John MacVicar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 6th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, East Village
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Village, East 6th Street, Penn Avenue
1740 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1647 ft · 35 sec · 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 Toledo and Des Moines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Marshalltown Boulevard
Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 Toledo and Sunny near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toledo to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Rhodes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Toledo and 33.9 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toledo and Sunny near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Rhodes
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 Rhodes.
Osceola
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toledo and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 59.76 mi (96.18 km).
#1 Toledo
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,125 |
| Coordinates | 41.9955500, -92.5768600 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
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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