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Road trip from Des Moines to Fargo

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ITINERARY

8h 49m479 miles10 stops
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4th Street
4th Street, Des Moines, IA
2
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1767
The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates - home of The World Food Prize - is a public museum, educational facility and a place of inspiration for all. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security.
3
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
4
Capitol Building
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
5
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2494
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
6
Fitness Sports
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
7
Minneapolis City Hall
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1316
8
Acme Comedy Co.
708 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133
9
Norseman Distillery
451 Taft St NE Suite 19, South Loading Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2831
Norseman Distillery, the first micro-distillery in Minneapolis, was founded with principles of using the very best local ingredients to produce small batches of exceptionally fine spirits. From our micro-distillery in northeast Minneapolis, we hand craft each batch with the hopes of inspiring legendary cheer in those who drink it.
10
Indeed Brewing Company
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1738
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OVERVIEW

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Start:4th Street
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
4th Street, Des Moines, IA
2
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(81) review
The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates - home of The World Food Prize - is a public museum, educational facility and a place of inspiration for all. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security.
100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1767
3
Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
4
Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
5
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(882) review
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2494
6
Fitness Sports
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
7
Minneapolis City Hall
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(91) review
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1316
8
Acme Comedy Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
3.5
(93) review
708 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133
9
Norseman Distillery
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
5.0
(98) review
Norseman Distillery, the first micro-distillery in Minneapolis, was founded with principles of using the very best local ingredients to produce small batches of exceptionally fine spirits. From our micro-distillery in northeast Minneapolis, we hand craft each batch with the hopes of inspiring legendary cheer in those who drink it.
451 Taft St NE Suite 19, South Loading Dock, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2831
10
Indeed Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(94) review
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1738

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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Fargo?
The distance is 479 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Fargo?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 49m mins in normal traffic
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