RoadReady Tow

Serving Des Moines now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Des Moines, IA

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown Des Moines, East Village, Sherman Hill, Drake neighborhood and all of Des Moines.

  • Price confirmed before we dispatch
  • No membership. No hidden fees.
  • Arrival typically 30-45 minutes
  • A live operator answers your call
Flatbed tow truck carrying an SUV and towing a second car through an intersection
Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
Representative photo, not our fleet
Live operator
A real person answers every call.
Upfront pricing
See the price before we dispatch.
No membership
Pay for the job you need, nothing else.
Fast arrival
Typically 30-45 minutes.

Towing and roadside help in Des Moines

Des Moines is Iowa's capital, at the crossroads of I-35 and I-80. We help commuters on I-235, travelers on the interstates, fairgoers in August and drivers with dead batteries on frozen mornings. RoadReady Tow covers Des Moines from Beaverdale to the South Side.

Our Des Moines drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across Polk County. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in Des Moines

  • I-235: Runs through the middle of the city.
  • I-35 / I-80: Run together around the north and west sides.
  • Fleur Drive: Connects downtown with the airport.
  • US-65: The eastern bypass.

Where we help in Des Moines

We serve Downtown Des Moines, East Village, Sherman Hill, Drake neighborhood, Beaverdale, Highland Park, South Side, Waterbury, Ingersoll, Merle Hay area, West Des Moines area and the rest of Polk County.

Driver standing beside a stopped SUV on the side of a highway

Common trouble spots in Des Moines

  • I-235 at rush hour: Heavy commuter traffic.
  • The I-35/I-80 mixmaster: A busy interchange on the west side.
  • Iowa State Fair traffic: Very heavy traffic every August.

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

Electric car plugged into a charging cable

Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in Des Moines.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in Des Moines

Cold winters and blizzards drain batteries.

Spring storms bring hail and heavy rain.

Big events and traffic in Des Moines

The Iowa State Fair each August and the Drake Relays bring huge crowds.

Landmarks we serve near

Des Moines International Airport, Iowa State Capitol, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Wells Fargo Arena, Drake University, Principal Park, Jordan Creek Town Center.

Des Moines ZIP codes we cover

50301, 50307, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50392, 50397, 50982

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

Full pricing details →
miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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Towing in Des Moines

Des Moines towing FAQ

Can you help at the Iowa State Fair?+

Yes, but traffic near the fairgrounds is heavy. Tell us your lot, and your dispatcher will give you an honest arrival 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.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-235 or I-35 / I-80?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Des Moines exit, mile marker or large sign on I-235 or I-35 / I-80. On Fleur Drive, the closest cross street or landmark such as Des Moines International Airport helps a Des Moines driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-235 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Des Moines?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in Des Moines is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in Des Moines?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in Des Moines?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in Des Moines?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

(954) 539-7718
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