Des Moines to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from New York?
The distance from Des Moines to New York is 1020.3 miles (1642 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1109.6 miles, taking about 20h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and New York in New York.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and New York. 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.
How to Get from Des Moines to New York
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 340 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator