How to get from Des Moines, Iowa to Elk River, Minnesota

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Driving directions from Des Moines, Iowa to Elk River, Minnesota

I 35 $north, I 35 $north; IA 27 $north

274.8 mi4 hours 8 mins

Head east on East Grand Avenue 1.1 mi
Turn left onto East 15th Street (US 69) 800 feet
Take the ramp on the right towards I-235 east 0.7 mi
Merge left onto I 235 E 4.2 mi
Continue onto I 35 N 219.4 mi
Keep left onto I 35W N 8.6 mi
Take the ramp towards I 494 West 800 feet
Keep right towards I 494 West 1,000 feet
Merge left onto I 494 W 6.5 mi
Continue onto I 494 N 15.7 mi
Keep left at the fork 0.6 mi
Merge right onto I 94 N 8.2 mi
Take the ramp towards MN 101 0.3 mi
Keep left towards MN 101 0.3 mi
Turn right onto Main Street (MN 101) 6.7 mi
Take the ramp 0.3 mi
Merge left onto US 10 1.5 mi
Make a U-turn and continue on US 10 600 feet
You have arrived at your destination

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Des Moines, Iowa - Elk River, Minnesota

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