Chattanooga to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chattanooga from Des Moines?
The distance from Chattanooga to Des Moines is 637.7 miles (1026.3 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.3 miles, taking about 15h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Des Moines
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator