Dallas, Texas to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dallas, Texas from Des Moines?
The distance from Dallas, Texas to Des Moines is 633.1 miles (1018.9 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.6 miles, taking about 12h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Des Moines
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 211 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator