Atlanta to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Atlanta from Des Moines?

The distance from Atlanta to Des Moines is 739.7 miles (1190.4 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 901.4 miles, taking about 17h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Atlanta 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.