Des Moines, WA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Des Moines, WA have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Des Moines, WA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
288.2 mi
Spokane, WA
Quickest Drive
25m
Seattle, WA
Plan Around Des Moines, WA
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Des Moines, WA
Des Moines, WA to Spokane, WA
Des Moines, WA to Pasco, WA
Des Moines, WA to Marysville, WA
Des Moines, WA to Everett, WA
Des Moines, WA to Kirkland, WA
Des Moines, WA to Tacoma, WA
Des Moines, WA to Seattle, WA
Driving from Des Moines, WA
On average, trips departing from Des Moines, WA run 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (5h 22m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Des Moines, WA include Spokane, WA (288.2 mi, 5h 22m), Pasco, WA (235.5 mi, 4h 27m), Marysville, WA (51.2 mi, 1h 7m), Everett, WA (45.5 mi, 1h 1m), and Kirkland, WA (25.6 mi, 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Des Moines, WA, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Des Moines, WA and 0 routes heading into Des Moines, WA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 288 miles.
The longest mapped route from Des Moines, WA covers 288 miles and takes approximately 5h 22m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Des Moines, WA runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Des Moines, WA costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Des Moines, WA include Spokane, WA, Pasco, WA, Marysville, WA and Everett, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Des Moines, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,545
Median Income
$89,787
Median Home Value
$539,800
Median Age
37.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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