Bullhead City to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bullhead City from Des Moines?

The distance from Bullhead City to Des Moines is 1214.8 miles (1955 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located ENE of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1457.7 miles, taking about 29h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona 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 Bullhead City 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.