Aberdeen, South Dakota to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Des Moines?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Des Moines is 361.9 miles (582.5 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located SE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.3 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Des Moines in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Des Moines. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.