Iowa
Road trips from Des Moines
Regular unleaded around Des Moines runs close to $3.10 per gallon on our Iowa baseline ($3.65 for diesel). Pick a destination below for a full fuel, stop, and toll breakdown.
Drives from Des Moines
| Destination | Distance | Fuel at 25 MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines to Omaha | ~151 mi | $18.72 |
| Des Moines to Lincoln | ~201 mi | $24.92 |
| Des Moines to Kansas City | ~213 mi | $26.20 |
| Des Moines to Sioux Falls | ~248 mi | $31.25 |
| Des Moines to Saint Paul | ~279 mi | $35.15 |
| Des Moines to Minneapolis | ~280 mi | $35.28 |
| Des Moines to Madison | ~284 mi | $35.22 |
| Des Moines to St. Louis | ~325 mi | $39.98 |
| Des Moines to Aurora | ~326 mi | $43.36 |
| Des Moines to Milwaukee | ~368 mi | $45.63 |
| Des Moines to Chicago | ~369 mi | $49.08 |
| Des Moines to Wichita | ~397 mi | $48.83 |
| Des Moines to Branson | ~407 mi | $50.06 |
| Des Moines to Duluth | ~437 mi | $55.06 |
| Des Moines to Tulsa | ~472 mi | $57.11 |
| Des Moines to Fargo | ~473 mi | $59.60 |
| Des Moines to Indianapolis | ~477 mi | $60.10 |
| Des Moines to Grand Rapids | ~484 mi | $61.95 |
Distances are straight-line miles adjusted by a typical highway factor; the trip pages use routed waypoints for a closer figure.
Fuel figures on this page are modelled estimates built from published EPA combined MPG ratings and curated regional pump-price baselines. They are not live station quotes — always confirm the price at the pump before you travel.