Road trip from Des Moines to Port Arthur
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ITINERARY
17h 48m937 miles18 stops
1
Brenton Skating Plaza
2
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.
3
Line Creek Trail
4
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
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
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!
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Tulsa Raceway Park
7
Port City Raceway
8
Tam Bao Buddist Temple
9
BOK Center
10
Vintage Sewing Center And Museum
11
Caldwell Zoo
12
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
13
Dory's Gardens
Dory's Gardens is a "boutique-style" Garden Center located in a backyard landscape. Nestled in the Historic Brick Streets District of Tyler, this peaceful setting offers unusual and familiar flowers, succulents and shrubs to beautify your garden or patio. It is the perfect place to buy a ready made gift from the Garden Room Boutique or to help create your own live flower presentation. There are lots of photo ops and fountains, birds and squirrels and inspirational found objects to spark your imagination. Bring a latte or lunch, sit down and visit or hold a friendly chicken to complete a unique shopping experience.
14
Faulkner Park
15
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Tyler area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground
16
Kiepersol Vineyards, Winery & Distillery
17
Lake Palestine
18
Quicktransfer - Houston
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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
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.
3
Start:Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Start: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.
5
Start: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!
6
Start:Tulsa Raceway Park
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
4.5
(21) review
3101 N Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74116-1219
7
Start:Port City Raceway
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
4.5
(3) review
1706 N 161st East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74116-4825
8
Start:Tam Bao Buddist Temple
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
4.5
(6) review
16933 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74134-2102
9
Start:BOK Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
4.5
(907) review
200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103-5019
10
Start:Vintage Sewing Center And Museum
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
5.0
(97) review
5528 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105-6822
11
Start:Caldwell Zoo
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(783) review
2203 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tyler, TX 75702-2954
12
Start:Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(97) review
150 Airport Dr, Tyler, TX 75704-6600
13
Start:Dory's Gardens
Tyler, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
Dory's Gardens is a "boutique-style" Garden Center located in a backyard landscape. Nestled in the Historic Brick Streets District of Tyler, this peaceful setting offers unusual and familiar flowers, succulents and shrubs to beautify your garden or patio. It is the perfect place to buy a ready made gift from the Garden Room Boutique or to help create your own live flower presentation. There are lots of photo ops and fountains, birds and squirrels and inspirational found objects to spark your imagination. Bring a latte or lunch, sit down and visit or hold a friendly chicken to complete a unique shopping experience.
14
Start:Faulkner Park
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(47) review
410 W Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703-5374
15
Start:Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Tyler, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Tyler area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground
16
Start:Kiepersol Vineyards, Winery & Distillery
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(170) review
4120 Fm 344 E, Tyler, TX 75703
17
Start:Lake Palestine
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(40) review
15 miles southwest of Tyler on Texas 155, Tyler, TX
18
Start:Quicktransfer - Houston
Houston, Texas·
(0) review
As QuickTransfer we have been passionately realizing services for the travel industry since 2009. We are dedicated professionals providing high-class transport services on all continents. Extensive international experience makes us a trustworthy choice for everyone in need of reliable, safe and punctual transfer service.
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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Port Arthur?
The distance is 937 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Port Arthur?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 48m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Des Moines and Port Arthur?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Port Arthur?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Port Arthur
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