Boston, Massachusetts to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Des Moines?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Des Moines is 1157 miles (1862 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1312.3 miles, taking about 24h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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.