Clovis to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clovis from Des Moines?

The distance from Clovis to Des Moines is 719.1 miles (1157.3 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NE of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 863 miles, taking about 17h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico 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 Clovis 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.