Road trip from Tulsa to Des Moines
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ITINERARY
8h 16m453 miles13 stops
1
Tulsa Farmers' Market
2
Vintage Sewing Center And Museum
3
The Xcapery Escape Rooms Inc
Downtown 7th/Boston Ave Private reservations only. Package includes free beer or wine mini golf and 60min Escape room Experience.
4
BOK Center
5
Walton Arts Center
6
Lake Fayetteville
Full tackle shop with boat and bike rentals. Visit the website for more information.
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
Museum of Illusions
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
9
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.
10
Line Creek Trail
11
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.
12
Brenton Skating Plaza
13
Capitol Building
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Tulsa Farmers' Market
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
4.5
(9) review
1 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104-1614
2
Start:Vintage Sewing Center And Museum
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
5.0
(97) review
5528 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105-6822
3
Start:The Xcapery Escape Rooms Inc
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
5.0
(9) review
Downtown 7th/Boston Ave Private reservations only. Package includes free beer or wine mini golf and 60min Escape room Experience.
4
Start:BOK Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma·
4.5
(907) review
200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103-5019
5
Start:Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas·
5.0
(97) review
495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701-5108
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: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:Museum of Illusions
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(88) review
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
9
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.
10
Start:Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
11
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.
12
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
13
Start:Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Tulsa and Des Moines?
The distance is 453 miles
What's the travel time between Tulsa and Des Moines?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 16m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Tulsa and Des Moines?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Des Moines?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Des Moines
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The weather in Des Moines is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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