How far is West Des Moines, IA from Osceola County, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Osceola County, IA is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Human settlement in Calhoun 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 Osceola County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and Osceola County.
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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
60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Armstrong Avenue
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Continue on 20th Avenue
9.2 mi · 13 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on 1st Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on V Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · V Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
1153 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn straight onto 530th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 530th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto 470th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 470th Street
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Continue on Silver Avenue
7.2 mi · 10 min · Silver Avenue
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Continue on South Rerick Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rerick Avenue
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Continue on Silver Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Silver Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
13 mi · 18 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1.6 km · 4 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Avenue
1455 ft · 1 min · Silver Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silver Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Des Moines and Osceola County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 20 West
Merge slight left
60.9 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Des Moines and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Des Moines to Osceola County?
The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Jolley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from West Des Moines and 108.9 miles from Osceola County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.29 one way or $64.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Des Moines and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Des Moines and Osceola County. Straight-line distance: 158.06 mi (254.38 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 Osceola County
County in Iowa, United States
| Population | 5,987 |
| Coordinates | 43.3785700, -95.6236900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola County (-95.62369, 43.37857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $4.21 | $32.29 | $64.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $34.36 | $68.72 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $39.18 | $78.35 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $46.63 | $93.25 |
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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