How far is West Des Moines, IA from George, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to George, IA is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Des Moines and George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and George.
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Start on Vine Street
143 m · 15 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue on 73rd Street
1465 ft · 36 sec · 73rd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I-235 west
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 880 West: North Omaha, Sioux City
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
2271 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 75 North: Fort Dodge, Le Mars
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 36 min
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Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto County Road K64
3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64
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Continue on Albany Place
2626 ft · 52 sec · Albany Place
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Continue on Albany Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on County Road K64
3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road K64
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
8 mi · 11 min · Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto Colfax Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Colfax Street
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Continue on Kennedy Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Continue on L14
5.7 mi · 8 min · L14
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Turn left onto East Boiler Avenue
1375 ft · 1 min · East Boiler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
115 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Des Moines and George.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John MacVicar Freeway
Merge slight right
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Des Moines and Slight Chance Rain Showers near George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Des Moines to George?
The road trip is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Mondamin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from West Des Moines and 131.2 miles from George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Des Moines and Slight Chance Rain Showers near George.
Stop Ideas Near Mondamin
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 Mondamin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Des Moines and George. Straight-line distance: 168.91 mi (271.84 km).
#1 West Des Moines
The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
| Population | 69,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.5772100, -93.7113300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 George
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 43.3438600, -96.0022400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: George (-96.00224, 43.34386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.06 | $98.12 |
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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