Cleveland, Ohio to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Des Moines?
The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Des Moines is 616.5 miles (992.2 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located W of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 739.8 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Des Moines
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator