Casper to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Casper from Des Moines?
The distance from Casper to Des Moines is 654.5 miles (1053.3 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located E of Casper. By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.4 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Casper in Wyoming 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 Casper 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 Casper to Des Moines
Suggested Stops Between Casper & Des Moines
- 1457 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator