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Trip from West Des Moines, IA to Bloomfield, IA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

113.2 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties, Iowa, United States

West Des Moines, IA

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city in and seat of Davis County, Iowa, United States

Bloomfield, IA

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Trip Overview

This 113.2-mile drive from West Des Moines, IA to Bloomfield, IA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. You'll navigate using Southwest 63rd Street and Highway 28, also known as the Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, with no interstate driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17. This route offers a straightforward local drive through the Midwest, making it an easy option for a quick excursion. Given its duration and distance, an overnight stay isn't necessary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.6 miles from West Des Moines, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest 63rd Street — —
Highway 28 — —
Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway — —
IA 5 South — —
Highway 63 — —
South Wapello Street — —
the route — —
East Jefferson Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest 63rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Des Moines, IA and Bloomfield, IA.

1

Start on Vine Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Vine Street
2

Turn right onto Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest 63rd Street;1st Street
3

Continue on State Highway 28

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Merge slight left onto Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway

8.1 mi · 9 min · Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward IA 5 South: Carlisle

19 mi · 22 min · IA 5 South: Carlisle
7

Turn left

32 mi · 36 min
8

Take the exit right

0.4 mi · 53 sec
9

Merge slight left

23 mi · 26 min
10

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 48 sec
11

Turn right onto Old US Highway 63

2.6 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 63
12

Continue on South Wapello Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Wapello Street
13

Turn left

1.4 mi · 1 min
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

108 ft · 2 sec · the route
15

Exit the roundabout

18 mi · 20 min
16

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

341 ft · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this roughly 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your time at your destination. With no long highway stretches, you can easily adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than interstates; the estimated fuel cost is $17. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to Highway 28 signs, as it's also designated the Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway, ensuring you stay on track for Bloomfield.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from West Des Moines, IA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Des Moines, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Des Moines, IA

This is one driving day of about 113.2 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from West Des Moines, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Marion County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pella, IA

57 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Altoona, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pella, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from West Des Moines, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

St. Kilda Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Des Moines, Iowa

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15157052030

Visit website

Paula's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Des Moines, Iowa

0.3 mi

Smokey Row Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pleasantville, Iowa

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Smokey Row Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.7

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16416761600

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SweetDude Coffee & Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clive, Iowa

2.7 mi

St. Kilda Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

West Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15157052030

Visit website

Paula's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

West Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15152773404

Smokey Row Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 32.3

Pleasantville, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15158485959

Visit website

El Toreado Restaurant Bar & Grill . EP True

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

West Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15152262182

Visit website

Waveland Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15152794341

Visit website

The Homestyle Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.7

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Hours: 5 am–1:30 pm

+16416735306

Visit website

Spirit Cafe - Special needs work program

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.7

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+16416769528

Visit website

Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+15152447694

Visit website

Smokey Row Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.7

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16416761600

Visit website

SweetDude Coffee & Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Clive, Iowa

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+15155090915

Visit website

TMC Chrome Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15154758085

Life Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Urbandale, Iowa

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Paris Banh Mi Windsor Heights

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Windsor Heights, Iowa

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+15152778888

Visit website

University Library Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+15152550433

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.70 one way

$35.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.43 $38.86
premium $4.89 $21.78 $43.57
diesel $5.61 $24.99 $49.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.89 $5.43
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
EV Truck/SUV 45.3 0 $15.85 $7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Des Moines, IA

Night in West Des Moines on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomfield, IA

Night in Bloomfield on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be following local roads for the entire 113.2 miles, meaning frequent turns and varying speed limits are likely. The drive is characterized by its continuous engagement, rather than long stretches of monotonous highway. This type of route allows for a more intimate experience with the landscape as you pass through various local communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Southwest 63rd Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from West Des Moines, IA to Bloomfield, IA is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Des Moines, IA to Bloomfield, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 113.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Des Moines, IA to Bloomfield, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomfield, IA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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