Colorado Springs to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Colorado Springs from Des Moines?
The distance from Colorado Springs to Des Moines is 620.1 miles (998 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 741.9 miles, taking about 12h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Des Moines. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator