Des Moines to New Haven, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448 miles 721 km · straight line
537.6 miles estimated 865.2 km · driving distance
10h 49min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from New Haven, Indiana?

The distance from Des Moines to New Haven, Indiana is 448 miles (721 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Indiana is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.6 miles, taking about 10h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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 New Haven, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 49min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 59min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 17min $65–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & New Haven, Indiana

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
New Haven, Indiana
41.07°N, 85.01°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
231m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients