Des Moines to Newark, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.8 miles 958.9 km · straight line
715 miles estimated 1150.7 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Newark, Ohio?

The distance from Des Moines to Newark, Ohio is 595.8 miles (958.9 km) as the crow flies. Newark, Ohio is located E of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Newark, Ohio in Ohio.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Newark, Ohio. 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 Newark, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Newark, Ohio

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Newark, Ohio
40.06°N, 82.40°W
America/New_York
254m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients