How far is West Des Moines, IA from Levey, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Levey, IA is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Des Moines and Levey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and Levey.
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Start on Vine Street
2147 ft · 1 min · Vine Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
5.4 mi · 11 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Indianola Avenue
1637 ft · 38 sec · Indianola Avenue
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Turn left onto Evergreen Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Watrous Avenue
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Turn straight onto Evergreen Avenue
1846 ft · 37 sec · Evergreen Avenue
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Continue on Evergreen Drive
1248 ft · 30 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto Southeast 34th Street
1317 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 34th Street
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
1951 ft · 54 sec · East Watrous Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Brooks Drive
1779 ft · 49 sec · Southeast Brooks Drive
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Continue on Evergreen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Evergreen Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 45th Street
1334 ft · 1 min · Southeast 45th Street
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Continue on East Watrous Avenue
836 ft · 37 sec · East Watrous Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Watrous Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Des Moines and Levey.
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.
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
5.44 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Des Moines and Mostly Sunny near Levey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Des Moines to Levey?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from West Des Moines and 6.2 miles from Levey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Des Moines and Mostly Sunny near Levey.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
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 Des Moines.
Osceola
Creston
Ottumwa station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Des Moines and Levey. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.13 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 Levey
Levey is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5463800, -93.5218800 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Levey (-93.52188, 41.54638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.91 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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