Des Moines to Huntington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425 miles 683.9 km · straight line
510 miles estimated 820.7 km · driving distance
10h 16min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Huntington, Indiana?

The distance from Des Moines to Huntington, Indiana is 425 miles (683.9 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, Indiana is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Huntington, Indiana in Indiana.

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 Huntington, Indiana. 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 Huntington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 16min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 19min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 45min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Huntington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Huntington, Indiana
40.88°N, 85.50°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients