The 11 Best Day Trips from Des Moines
Nearby United States destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Des Moines, United States - 11 nearby places worth a visit, including Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Fort Dodge. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Cedar Falls, United States
141 km NE of Des Moines41,255 people - 2
Marshalltown, United States
77 km NE of Des Moines27,620 people - 3
Fort Dodge, United States
110 km NW of Des Moines24,649 people - 4
Ottumwa, United States
119 km SE of Des Moines24,624 people - 5
Waukee, United States
23 km W of Des Moines18,990 people - 6
Pella, United States
62 km E of Des Moines10,363 people - 7
Grinnell, United States
75 km E of Des Moines9,141 people - 8
Creston, United States
87 km SW of Des Moines7,854 people - 9
Webster City, United States
98 km N of Des Moines7,814 people - 10
Iowa Falls, United States
107 km N of Des Moines5,195 people - 11
Winterset, United States
45 km SW of Des Moines5,176 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Des Moines?
- Popular day trips from Des Moines include Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, Waukee. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Des Moines?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Des Moines. The closest is Waukee, about 23 km W.
- How do you plan day trips from Des Moines?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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