How far is West Des Moines, IA from Moville, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Moville, IA is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Webster 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 Moville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and Moville.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, I 80 East: Minneapolis, Chicago
2325 ft · 57 sec · Ramp 72 E
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Merge slight left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Chicago, Minneapolis
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 141 West: Grimes
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Grimes Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 114th Street
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
15.6 mi · 19 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit straight toward US 169: Ogden, Adel
1910 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto N Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · N Avenue
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Continue on H Avenue
11.6 mi · 16 min · H Avenue
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Take the exit right
1363 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto 220th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto D Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Paragon Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Paragon Avenue
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Turn left onto 360th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto Lainson Avenue
12.3 mi · 17 min · Lainson Avenue
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Turn left onto US 20 West
1823 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Turn right onto Fair Street
25 m · 8 sec · Fair Street
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Turn left onto East Frontage Road
1944 ft · 57 sec · East Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
2431 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Des Moines and Moville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving West Des Moines and Sunny near Moville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Des Moines to Moville?
The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from West Des Moines and 89.5 miles from Moville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Des Moines and Sunny near Moville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Des Moines and Moville. Straight-line distance: 136.56 mi (219.78 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 Moville
City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.4888800, -96.0725200 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moville (-96.07252, 42.48888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.80 | $47.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.84 | $53.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
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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