Drake Location and Distances
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- 4 Year
- Des Moines, IA
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Location
Drake University is in Des Moines, Iowa (population 203,433). The campus is in a midsize city setting.
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
50311-4505 United States
Campus Map
Satellite view of the Drake campus and surrounding area.
Distance from Major Metropolitan Areas
Approximate straight-line distances from major U.S. cities to Drake, in miles.
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153269.
Last updated: August 2026