Amarillo to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Amarillo from Des Moines?
The distance from Amarillo to Des Moines is 624.6 miles (1005.2 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.5 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo 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.
How to Get from Amarillo to Des Moines
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator