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Long Distance Towing in Des Moines, IA
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Long-distance towing from Des Moines uses the same rate as a local tow: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, quoted for your exact route before we go.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Long Distance Towing in Des Moines: what to expect
Common trips from Des Moines: Cedar Rapids (about 121 driving miles), Omaha (about 145 driving miles) and Kansas City (about 201 driving miles).
AWD, electric and lowered cars travel on a flatbed.
Des Moines tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Leaving Des Moines by road
- I-235Runs through the middle of the city.
- I-35 / I-80Run together around the north and west sides.
- Fleur DriveConnects downtown with the airport.
- I-235 at rush hourHeavy commuter traffic.
Des Moines conditions that cause these calls
Cold winters and blizzards drain batteries.
Spring storms bring hail and heavy rain.
The Iowa State Fair each August and the Drake Relays bring huge crowds.
Long Distance Towing coverage in Polk County
We send long distance towing to Downtown Des Moines, East Village, Sherman Hill, Drake neighborhood, Beaverdale, Highland Park, South Side, Waterbury, Ingersoll, Merle Hay area, West Des Moines area.
Des Moines ZIP codes: 50301, 50307, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50392, 50397, 50982.
Des Moines price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Long Distance Towing in Des Moines: questions
How much is a long-distance tow from Des Moines?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. Des Moines to Cedar Rapids is about 121 driving miles, so about $1,360 + tax.
Can I ride with my car?+
Ask the operator when you book; it depends on the provider and the truck.
Do you tow to dealerships in other cities?+
Yes. Give the dealership name and address and the trip is priced to it.
How soon can a long-distance tow start in Des Moines?+
Pickup is typically 30-45 minutes for urgent breakdowns. Planned moves can be booked for a set time.
Which Des Moines neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+
We cover Downtown Des Moines, East Village, Sherman Hill, Drake neighborhood, Beaverdale, Highland Park, South Side and Waterbury and the rest of Des Moines, including ZIP codes 50301, 50307, 50309, 50310, 50311 and 50312. If you are just outside the Des Moines area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Des Moines driver can reach you.
Long Distance Towing near Des Moines
- Cedar Rapids, IAabout 121 miles from Des Moines
- Omaha, NEabout 145 miles from Des Moines
- Kansas City, MOabout 201 miles from Des Moines
- Sioux Falls, SDabout 295 miles from Des Moines
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Long Distance Towing in Des Moines, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.