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 | ~144 mi | $17.86 |
| Des Moines to Lincoln | ~199 mi | $24.68 |
| Des Moines to Kansas City | ~211 mi | $25.95 |
| Des Moines to Sioux Falls | ~245 mi | $30.87 |
| Des Moines to Saint Paul | ~276 mi | $34.78 |
| Des Moines to Minneapolis | ~277 mi | $34.90 |
| Des Moines to Madison | ~282 mi | $34.97 |
| Des Moines to St. Louis | ~322 mi | $39.61 |
| Des Moines to Aurora | ~323 mi | $42.96 |
| Des Moines to Milwaukee | ~364 mi | $45.14 |
| Des Moines to Chicago | ~365 mi | $48.55 |
| Des Moines to Wichita | ~394 mi | $48.46 |
| Des Moines to Tulsa | ~468 mi | $56.63 |
| Des Moines to Fargo | ~469 mi | $59.09 |
| Des Moines to Indianapolis | ~485 mi | $61.11 |
| Des Moines to Grand Rapids | ~493 mi | $63.10 |
| Des Moines to Fort Wayne | ~521 mi | $65.65 |
| Des Moines to Oklahoma City | ~557 mi | $67.40 |
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.