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Road trip from Des Moines to Lafayette

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ITINERARY

17h 39m947 miles18 stops
1
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
2
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.
3
Line Creek Trail
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
5
Game Show Battle Rooms
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
6
Lake Fayetteville
1330 E Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72764
Full tackle shop with boat and bike rentals. Visit the website for more information.
7
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72764-9127
Northwest Arkansas' only botanical garden! The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks features 12 themed gardens & Arkansas’ only butterfly house, with landscaped grounds where four seasons of native flora and fauna thrive. The garden is a unique and enchanting venue for events of all kinds, including weddings, corporate meetings, private gatherings and birthday parties. Other garden events include: free summer concerts, the popular Firefly Fling family festival, the International Festival, Little Sprouts and Garden Buds educational programs for children & more. Come explore with us! The garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
8
Lokomotion Family Fun Park
4520 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703-5212
A fantastic family entertainment venue! We have 4 go kart tracks for people of all ages! Two 18-Hole Miniature Golf Courses Lazer Tag Bumper Cars Arcade Pizza & Wings
9
Hill City Popcorn
240 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703-6296
10
Walton Arts Center
495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701-5108
11
Terra Studios
12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701-3741
Home of the Bluebird of Happiness, Terra Studios is a wonderland of art and creativity featuring works of over 100 regional artists, sculpture gardens, murals, fountains, galleries & cafe. Take a class, watch as skilled artisans make the world famous Bluebird of Happiness, play chess or checkers on the giant game boards, enjoy a light snack, shop or simply relax. Fun for everyone. Open daily 10-5. Free admission.
12
Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
3155 N Market St Ste 100, Shreveport, LA 71101-3237
13
Riverview Park
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101-3207
14
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
315 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3003
15
Sanctuary Glass Studio
421 Lake Street, Shreveport, LA 71101-3766
Glass blowing studio with “create your own” glass artwork guided interaction with our glassblower! Buy glass artwork in our gallery space or watch the glass artists at work. Space available for groups and parties!
16
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
17
Urns of Justice
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
18
Vermilionville
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
2
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
3
Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
5
Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
6
Lake Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
4.5
(93) review
Full tackle shop with boat and bike rentals. Visit the website for more information.
1330 E Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72764
7
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
4.5
(167) review
Northwest Arkansas' only botanical garden! The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks features 12 themed gardens & Arkansas’ only butterfly house, with landscaped grounds where four seasons of native flora and fauna thrive. The garden is a unique and enchanting venue for events of all kinds, including weddings, corporate meetings, private gatherings and birthday parties. Other garden events include: free summer concerts, the popular Firefly Fling family festival, the International Festival, Little Sprouts and Garden Buds educational programs for children & more. Come explore with us! The garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72764-9127
8
Lokomotion Family Fun Park
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
3.5
(22) review
A fantastic family entertainment venue! We have 4 go kart tracks for people of all ages! Two 18-Hole Miniature Golf Courses Lazer Tag Bumper Cars Arcade Pizza & Wings
4520 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703-5212
9
Hill City Popcorn
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
4.0
(9) review
240 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703-6296
10
Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
5.0
(97) review
495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701-5108
11
Terra Studios
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
4.5
(149) review
Home of the Bluebird of Happiness, Terra Studios is a wonderland of art and creativity featuring works of over 100 regional artists, sculpture gardens, murals, fountains, galleries & cafe. Take a class, watch as skilled artisans make the world famous Bluebird of Happiness, play chess or checkers on the giant game boards, enjoy a light snack, shop or simply relax. Fun for everyone. Open daily 10-5. Free admission.
12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701-3741
12
Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
3155 N Market St Ste 100, Shreveport, LA 71101-3237
13
Riverview Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101-3207
14
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Shreveport, Louisiana·
4.5
(9) review
315 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3003
15
Sanctuary Glass Studio
Shreveport, Louisiana·
5.0
(9) review
Glass blowing studio with “create your own” glass artwork guided interaction with our glassblower! Buy glass artwork in our gallery space or watch the glass artists at work. Space available for groups and parties!
421 Lake Street, Shreveport, LA 71101-3766
16
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
17
Urns of Justice
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
18
Vermilionville
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(880) review
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028

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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Lafayette?
The distance is 947 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Lafayette?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 39m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lafayette?
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