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ITINERARY
20h 0m1,036 miles8 stops
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Brenton Skating Plaza
2
Capitol Building
3
Iowa State Fairgrounds
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.
4
Fitness Sports
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.
5
Frost Town Brewing
6
The Haunted Book Shop
7
Government Street
8
Spanish Plaza Park
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OVERVIEW
Des Moines to Pensacola
1
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
2
Start:Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
3
Start: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.
4
Start: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.
5
Start:Frost Town Brewing
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(2) review
100 N Jackson St, Houston, TX 77002-1308
6
Start:The Haunted Book Shop
Mobile, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
9 S Joachim St across from Cafe 219 and The Saenger Theater, Mobile, AL 36602-2707
7
Start:Government Street
Mobile, Alabama·
4.0
(9) review
Government Street Highways 90/98, Mobile, AL 36604
8
Start:Spanish Plaza Park
Mobile, Alabama·
4.0
(9) review
401 Government St, Mobile, AL
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Pensacola?
The distance is 1,036 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Pensacola?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 20h 0m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Des Moines and Pensacola?
Some popular stops includeMobile, Houston, Des Moines
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Pensacola?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Pensacola
Spanish Plaza Park
Government Street
The Haunted Book Shop
Frost Town Brewing
Brenton Skating Plaza
Capitol Building
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Fitness Sports
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