How far is West Des Moines, IA from Sumner, IA?
The driving distance from West Des Moines, IA to Sumner, IA is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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City in Grundy County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Des Moines and Sumner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines and Sumner.
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Start on Vine Street
1051 ft · 33 sec · Vine Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1949 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 56th Street
1 km · 1 min · 56th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-235 east
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto John MacVicar Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · John MacVicar Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, I 80: Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Davenport
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 42 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Turn left onto Marsh Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on 160th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · 160th Street
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Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
15.9 mi · 22 min · Sanford Avenue
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Turn right onto 240th Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · 240th Street
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Turn left onto M Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · M Avenue
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Continue on County Road T37
1 mi · 1 min · County Road T37
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Turn sharp right onto 210th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 210th Street
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Turn left onto N Avenue
4.4 mi · 6 min · N Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 20 East: Waterloo
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR D18: Cedar Falls
2133 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Grundy Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Grundy Road
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Continue on University Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Greenhill Road
2 m · 1 sec · Greenhill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greenhill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Greenhill Road
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
2.7 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 South: Waterloo
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Street: Airport
2340 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1496 ft · 36 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
3 mi · 5 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Logan Avenue
6.9 mi · 8 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on Larrabee Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · Larrabee Avenue
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Turn right onto 170th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · 170th Street
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Continue on 7th Avenue Southwest
2681 ft · 51 sec · 7th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Piedmont Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Piedmont Avenue
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Continue on 140th Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · 140th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Des Moines and Sumner.
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.
Northeast Hubbell Road
Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
35.2 mi · 00h 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Des Moines and Rain Showers Likely near Sumner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Des Moines to Sumner?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Conrad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from West Des Moines and 76.4 miles from Sumner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Des Moines and Rain Showers Likely near Sumner.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Des Moines and Sumner. Straight-line distance: 120.72 mi (194.28 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 Sumner
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,965 |
| Coordinates | 42.8474800, -92.0915600 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sumner (-92.09156, 42.84748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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