How far is West Des Moines, IA from Hull, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Hull, IA is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harrison County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Des Moines and Hull.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and Hull.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Fifth Avenue Northwest, Sioux Center
1594 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
16.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto 20th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street Southeast
2648 ft · 54 sec · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on 400th Street
2649 ft · 58 sec · 400th Street
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Turn left onto County Road K52
8 mi · 11 min · County Road K52
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Continue on Division Street
1041 ft · 23 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1040 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Des Moines and Hull.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving West Des Moines and Sunny near Hull.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Des Moines to Hull?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Modale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from West Des Moines and 124.3 miles from Hull.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around West Des Moines and Sunny near Hull.
Stop Ideas Near Modale
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 Modale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Des Moines and Hull. Straight-line distance: 166.35 mi (267.72 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 Hull
City in Sioux County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -96.1336300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hull (-96.13363, 43.18859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
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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