Deadwood to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Deadwood from Des Moines?
The distance from Deadwood to Des Moines is 545.4 miles (877.8 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located ESE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 654.6 miles, taking about 13h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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 Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Des Moines
Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Des Moines
- 1390 mi
- 278 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator