Distance from Ward, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa
The driving distance from Ward, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa is 76 mi (122.3 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 33.6 mi (54.2 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 26 minutes
We found 3 routes between Ward and Des Moines.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on IA-163 W in Pella from IA-5 N and Marion County Hwy T17
Follow IA-163 W to E 6th St in Des Moines. Take exit 8 B from I-235 W
Continue on E 6th St. Take Des Moines St to SE 1st St/Robert D. Ray Dr
Route Directions
Take 188th Trl to IA-5 N
Continue on Marion County Hwy T17 to IA-92 W
Continue on IA-92 W to Warren County
Continue on IA-316 N. Take SE 56th Ave, SE Vandalia Dr, State Hwy 46 and E M.L.K. Jr Pkwy to Grand Ave in Des Moines
Route Directions
Take 188th Trl to IA-5 N
Follow IA-92 W and IA-5 N to Indianola Ave in Des Moines
Continue on Indianola Ave. Drive to Grand Ave
Journey Details
Traveling from Ward, Iowa to Des Moines, Iowa covers 70.1 miles (113 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 22 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (70-76 miles / 113-122 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Ward
Starting Point
Des Moines
Destination
