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How to get from Des Moines (Iowa) to Altoona (Iowa)

Calculate route from Des Moines (Iowa, United States) to Altoona (Iowa, United States).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Des Moines and Altoona is 12.9 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Des Moines to Altoona detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Des Moines - Altoona by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Altoona to Des Moines :

12.914.3 km0h16mn
  1. Continue onto East University Avenue 0h0mn
    146 m
  2. Turn sharp left onto East University Avenue 0h2mn
    1.8 km
  3. Keep left 0h2mn
    1.7 km
  4. Keep left onto Hubbell Avenue 0h6mn
    6.1 km
  5. Keep right 0h3mn
    3.3 km
  6. Turn slight right onto 8th Street Southwest 0h1mn
    1.2 km
  7. Turn left onto 1st Avenue South 0h0mn
    14 m
  8. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Des Moines (Iowa) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Des Moines to biggest cities in Iowa

  • Muscatine,23,968 inhabitants.215 km
  • Johnston,20,871 inhabitants.11 km
  • Coralville,20,608 inhabitants.169 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Charlotte [NC], 827,097 inhabitants. 1,318 km
  • Seattle [WA], 684,451 inhabitants. 2,357 km
  • Denver [CO], 682,545 inhabitants. 982 km
  • El Paso [TX], 681,124 inhabitants. 1,585 km
  • Detroit [MI], 677,116 inhabitants. 878 km
  • Boston [MA], 667,137 inhabitants. 1,862 km
  • Memphis [TN], 655,770 inhabitants. 782 km
  • New South Memphis [TN], 641,608 inhabitants. 788 km
  • Portland [OR], 632,309 inhabitants. 2,371 km
  • Oklahoma City [OK], 631,346 inhabitants. 763 km
  • Las Vegas [NV], 623,747 inhabitants. 1,955 km
  • Baltimore [MD], 621,849 inhabitants. 1,460 km
  • Washington, D.C. [DC], 601,723 inhabitants. 1,438 km
  • Milwaukee [WI], 600,155 inhabitants. 496 km
  • South Boston [MA], 571,281 inhabitants. 1,864 km
  • Albuquerque [NM], 559,121 inhabitants. 1,348 km
  • Tucson [AZ], 531,641 inhabitants. 1,856 km
  • Nashville [TN], 530,852 inhabitants. 845 km
  • Fresno [CA], 520,052 inhabitants. 2,312 km
  • Sacramento [CA], 490,712 inhabitants. 2,388 km

Route from Altoona to major cities (United States).

  • Distance Altoona New York City
    1,630 km
  • Distance Altoona Los Angeles
    2,326 km
  • Distance Altoona Chicago
    483 km
  • Distance Altoona Brooklyn
    1,636 km
  • Distance Altoona Houston
    1,334 km
  • Distance Altoona Queens
    1,645 km
  • Distance Altoona Philadelphia
    1,551 km
  • Distance Altoona Phoenix
    1,873 km
  • Distance Altoona Manhattan
    1,632 km
  • Distance Altoona San Antonio
    1,434 km
  • Distance Altoona San Diego
    2,315 km
  • Distance Altoona The Bronx
    1,639 km
  • Distance Altoona Dallas
    1,030 km
  • Distance Altoona San Jose
    2,477 km
  • Distance Altoona Austin
    1,323 km
  • Distance Altoona Jacksonville
    1,645 km
  • Distance Altoona San Francisco
    2,505 km
  • Distance Altoona Columbus
    901 km
  • Distance Altoona Fort Worth
    1,050 km
  • Distance Altoona Indianapolis
    651 km

Nearest cities to Des Moines :

  • Kansas City, 475,378 inhabitants. 290 km
  • Omaha, 443,885 inhabitants. 198 km
  • Des Moines, 210,330 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Overland Park, 186,515 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Kansas City, 151,306 inhabitants. 290 km
  • Olathe, 134,305 inhabitants. 320 km
  • Cedar Rapids, 130,405 inhabitants. 169 km
  • Topeka, 127,265 inhabitants. 334 km
  • Columbia, 119,108 inhabitants. 314 km
  • Independence, 117,255 inhabitants. 288 km
  • Rochester, 112,225 inhabitants. 285 km
  • East Independence, 110,675 inhabitants. 286 km
  • Lee's Summit, 95,094 inhabitants. 307 km
  • Lawrence, 93,917 inhabitants. 324 km
  • O'Fallon, 85,040 inhabitants. 397 km
  • Sioux City, 82,821 inhabitants. 251 km
  • Saint Joseph, 76,780 inhabitants. 229 km
  • Iowa City, 74,220 inhabitants. 173 km
  • Waterloo, 68,460 inhabitants. 144 km
  • Ames, 65,060 inhabitants. 48 km
  • Shawnee, 65,046 inhabitants. 300 km
  • West Des Moines, 64,113 inhabitants. 9 km
  • Council Bluffs, 62,597 inhabitants. 192 km
  • Dubuque, 58,799 inhabitants. 263 km
  • Ankeny, 56,764 inhabitants. 14 km
  • Manhattan, 56,308 inhabitants. 368 km
  • Bellevue, 55,510 inhabitants. 197 km
  • Blue Springs, 54,148 inhabitants. 293 km
  • Saint Peters, 52,575 inhabitants. 402 km
  • Lenexa, 52,490 inhabitants. 310 km
  • La Crosse, 52,306 inhabitants. 312 km
  • North La Crosse, 50,470 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Urbandale, 44,062 inhabitants. 9 km
  • Cedar Falls, 41,255 inhabitants. 141 km
  • Mankato, 41,044 inhabitants. 287 km
  • Quincy, 40,780 inhabitants. 262 km
  • Marion, 37,330 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Leavenworth, 35,980 inhabitants. 278 km
  • Wentzville, 35,603 inhabitants. 389 km
  • Leawood, 34,579 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Liberty, 30,450 inhabitants. 271 km
  • Raytown, 29,401 inhabitants. 298 km
  • Marshalltown, 27,620 inhabitants. 77 km
  • Mason City, 27,366 inhabitants. 176 km
  • Winona, 27,094 inhabitants. 317 km
  • Gladstone, 26,861 inhabitants. 279 km
  • Fremont, 26,474 inhabitants. 242 km
  • Owatonna, 25,725 inhabitants. 278 km
  • Burlington, 25,410 inhabitants. 227 km
  • Grandview, 25,256 inhabitants. 312 km

Location Des Moines (Iowa) :

Country flag
Location Des Moines
State Iowa
County Polk County
Country United States
Country code / ISO 2 US
Latitude 41.6005400
Longitude -93.6091100
Altitude 266 meters
Time zone America/Chicago

Location Altoona (Iowa) :

Country flag
Location Altoona
State Iowa
County Polk County
Country United States
Country code / ISO 2 US
Latitude 41.6441600
Longitude -93.4646600
Altitude 291 meters
Time zone America/Chicago

Find a hotel in Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona is set in Altoona, 1.8 km from Adventureland, and provides free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers a spa experience, with its hot tub and indoor pool. The hotel features a shared lounge. This hotel is located 4.30 from the city center Grandview.

This 3.0 star property has 107 rooms. You can book a room from 119 USD.

Location :
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona
460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest
50009 Altoona

Book a room from 119 USD

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines


Located off Interstate 80, the newly-renovated Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines is located just minutes from Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, which offers a free shuttle to the hotel. This hotel is located 3.07 from the city center Grandview.

This 3.0 star property has 47 rooms. You can book a room from 68.39 USD.

Location :
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2701 Adventureland Drive
IA 50009 Altoona (Iowa)

Book a room from 68.39 USD

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines


An indoor pool and fitness centre are highlights of this hotel in Pleasant Hill. The Blank Park Zoo is 16 minutes’ drive away. Free WiFi access is available. This hotel is located 5.73 from the city center Grandview.

This 3.0 star property has 77 rooms. You can book a room from 79.2 USD.

Location :
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
5850 Morning Star Court
IA 50327 Pleasant Hill (Iowa)

Book a room from 79.2 USD

Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack and Hotel


Offering free WiFi and a flat-screen TV in every room, this hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from Des Moines, Iowa. A casino with over 2,100 slots and 54 game tables is featured on the property. This hotel is located 2.54 from the city center Grandview.

This 4.0 star property has 168 rooms. You can book a room from 109 USD.

Location :
Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack and Hotel
1 Prairie Meadows Drive
IA 50009 Altoona (Iowa)

Book a room from 109 USD

My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA


Set in Altoona, My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA offers a casino and shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available. This hotel is located 2.70 from the city center Grandview.

This 3.0 star property has 64 rooms. You can book a room from 84 USD.

Location :
My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, IA
2315 Adventureland Drive
IA 50009 Altoona

Book a room from 84 USD

Comfort Inn


Situated in Altoona, Comfort Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Adventureland is 2.9 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. This hotel is located 2.43 from the city center Grandview.

This 3.0 star property has 69 rooms. You can book a room from 71.99 USD.

Location :
Comfort Inn
2023 Adventureland Drive
50009 Altoona

Book a room from 71.99 USD

Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton


Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton is set in Altoona, 6 km from Adventureland. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. An American breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. This hotel is located 2.27 from the city center Grandview.

This 3.0 star property has 90 rooms. You can book a room from 102.6 USD.

Location :
Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton
215 Adventureland Drive NW
IA 50009 Altoona

Book a room from 102.6 USD