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ITINERARY
8h 15m453 miles15 stops
1
Brenton Skating Plaza
2
Annelise Winery
3
Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
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
Missouri Town Living History Museum
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
6
Cockrell Mercantile Company
7
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!
8
Joplin 44 Truckstop
Joplin 44 Truckstop serves the trucking and traveling public. shopping, custom embroidery & vinyl shop,gas islands, diesel fuel center,truck chrome, truck wash, truck service center,laundry facilities, private shower rooms, movie theater and more!
9
Undercliff Grill & Bar
10
Newton County Museum
11
Indian Springs Brewing
12
Neosho Federal Fish Hatchery
13
Gypsy Camp & Canoe
14
The Flying Pig
15
Ultimate Storm Chasing Tours
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OVERVIEW
Des Moines to Tulsa
1
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
2
Start:Annelise Winery
Indianola, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
15110 Highway 92, Indianola, IA 50125-8459
3
Start:Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Independence, Missouri·
4.0
(97) review
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
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:Missouri Town Living History Museum
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(99) review
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
6
Start:Cockrell Mercantile Company
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(91) review
30003 E Old US Highway 50, Lee's Summit, MO 64086-9403
7
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!
8
Start:Joplin 44 Truckstop
Joplin, Missouri·
4.0
(61) review
Joplin 44 Truckstop serves the trucking and traveling public. shopping, custom embroidery & vinyl shop,gas islands, diesel fuel center,truck chrome, truck wash, truck service center,laundry facilities, private shower rooms, movie theater and more!
9
Start:Undercliff Grill & Bar
Joplin, Missouri·
4.0
(50) review
6385 Old Highway 71, Joplin, MO 64804-8301
10
Start:Newton County Museum
Neosho, Missouri·
4.5
(7) review
121 N Washington St, Neosho, MO 64850-1520
11
Start:Indian Springs Brewing
Neosho, Missouri·
5.0
(2) review
109 E Main St, Neosho, MO 64850-1810
12
Start:Neosho Federal Fish Hatchery
Neosho, Missouri·
4.5
(47) review
520 Park St, Neosho, MO 64850-2322
13
Start:Gypsy Camp & Canoe
Siloam Springs, Arkansas·
4.0
(9) review
Siloam Springs, AR
14
Start:The Flying Pig
Owasso, Oklahoma·
5.0
(9) review
202 E 1st St, Owasso, OK 74055-2933
15
Start:Ultimate Storm Chasing Tours
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma·
1.5
(9) review
2609 West Kenosha, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 2151 Morley St. Port Charlotte, FL 33952, Broken Arrow, OK
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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Tulsa?
The distance is 453 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Tulsa?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 15m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Tulsa?
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