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ITINERARY
13h 58m740 miles14 stops
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Brenton Skating Plaza
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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!
6
Lake Fayetteville
Full tackle shop with boat and bike rentals. Visit the website for more information.
7
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
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
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
10
Walton Arts Center
11
Terra Studios
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.
13
Riverview Park
14
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
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OVERVIEW
Des Moines to Shreveport
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:Lake Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
4.5
(93) review
Full tackle shop with boat and bike rentals. Visit the website for more information.
7
Start: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.
8
Start: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
9
Start:Hill City Popcorn
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
4.0
(9) review
240 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703-6296
10
Start:Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
5.0
(97) review
495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701-5108
11
Start: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.
12
Start: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
Start:Riverview Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101-3207
14
Start:Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Shreveport, Louisiana·
4.5
(9) review
315 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3003
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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Shreveport?
The distance is 740 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Shreveport?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 13h 58m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Des Moines and Shreveport?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Shreveport?
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