Mid Iowa Growth Partnership
Transportation Advantage of Mid Iowa

Highway - Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 20, which intersect in north-central Iowa, are located in the Mid Iowa region.  Mid Iowa is just 75 miles north of the Interstate 80/35 intersection, known as the "Midwest Connectors".  Complete Map of Iowa’s Highway Sysytem (PDF)

Rail - Iowa’s 130,000-mile freight transportation system includes an extensive railroad network.  Mid Iowa is main line served by two major rail carriers, Union Pacific and Canadian NationalComplete Map of Iowa’s Rail System (PDF)

Air - Mid Iowa is home to numerous municipal airports, which are hard surface and Jet A-1 fuel authorized facilities.  The Des Moines International Airport is located 90 minutes to the south, with non-stop and daily routes throughout the U.S. and abroad. The Fort Dodge Regional Airport is a connector to all major International destinations through connectors from Minneapolis-St. Paul.  Iowa Public Use Airport - Interactive Map

Click on the interactive map below, select a city from the list & mileage will display to Iowa.

Courtesy of the IDED & IADG

 
Advantages of Mid Iowa
 
Advantages of Mid Iowa
 
 
MIGP IS 9 COUNTIES STRONG: CalhounHamiltonHardinHumboldtKossuthPalo AltoPocahontasWebster Wright
Iowa Department of Economic Development