Arlington, Texas to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Arlington, Texas from Des Moines?
The distance from Arlington, Texas to Des Moines is 640.8 miles (1031.2 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.9 miles, taking about 15h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Des Moines
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator