Tow Truck & Roadside Help in Altoona, IA

Towing in Altoona

Altoona sits about 6 miles east of central Des Moines, in Polk County. RoadReady Tow dispatches tow trucks and roadside help to Altoona around the clock as part of the Des Moines service area.

There is no membership: tell the operator where you are in Altoona, hear the price, and a provider in our network is sent. Arrival is typically 30–45 minutes.

What a tow from Altoona costs

Towing is $150 to hook up plus $10 per mile + tax, counted from pickup to drop-off. Road miles are usually a bit more than straight-line miles, so these are ranges:

Your dispatcher confirms the exact mileage and price before dispatch. Cancel free before dispatch; $50 after.

What to tell the operator in Altoona

• Your ZIP code (50009 is a Altoona ZIP) or the nearest cross street.
• If you are on a highway, your direction of travel and the last exit you passed.
• Where the vehicle should go: a shop in Altoona, your home, or a dealer in Des Moines. Tow miles are counted from pickup to drop-off.
• The vehicle: make, model, and whether it is front, rear or all-wheel drive (some cars need a flatbed).