Albuquerque to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Des Moines?

The distance from Albuquerque to Des Moines is 835.4 miles (1344.4 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.2 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Des Moines in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Des Moines. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.