Des Moines to Harvey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.8 miles 497 km · straight line
386.1 miles estimated 621.3 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Harvey?

The distance from Des Moines to Harvey is 308.8 miles (497 km) as the crow flies. Harvey is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.1 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Harvey in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Des Moines and Harvey. 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 Des Moines to Harvey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Harvey

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Harvey
41.61°N, 87.65°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients