Des Moines to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Milwaukee?
The distance from Des Moines to Milwaukee is 308.8 miles (497 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ENE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.7 miles, taking about 7h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
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 Milwaukee. 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.
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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