Road trip from Des Moines to Tallahassee
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ITINERARY
21h 45m1,117 miles16 stops
1
Sunshine Riding Trails - Day Tours
2
Florida State University
3
Chens Massage Clinic
4
Regal Cinemas Governor's Square 12
5
Brenton Skating Plaza
6
Capitol Building
7
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.
8
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.
9
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
10
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
11
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
12
McWane Science Center
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
13
Statue of Liberty Replica
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
14
St. John's Episcopal Church
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
15
The Davis Theatre
16
GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
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OVERVIEW
Des Moines to Tallahassee
1
Start:Sunshine Riding Trails - Day Tours
Panama City Beach, Florida·
5.0
(113) review
2273 Rolling Pines Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32428-3658
2
Start:Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida·
4.5
(814) review
600 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306
3
Start:Chens Massage Clinic
Tallahassee, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
3111 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5548
4
Start:Regal Cinemas Governor's Square 12
Tallahassee, Florida·
3.5
(8) review
1501 Governors Square Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32301-3020
5
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
6
Start:Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
7
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.
8
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.
9
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
10
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
11
Start:The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
12
Start:McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
13
Start:Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
14
Start:St. John's Episcopal Church
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
15
Start:The Davis Theatre
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
16
Start:GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Tallahassee?
The distance is 1,117 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Tallahassee?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 21h 45m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Des Moines and Tallahassee?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Tallahassee?
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The weather in Tallahassee is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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